Question
My child (a 4-year-old male) has just started saying his throat hurts, along with severe coughing and low-grade fever symptoms,suspected tonsillitis. What dietary principles should be considered?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, in addition to timely medical treatment, parents should also pay attention to diet. Here are some suggestions:
- Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables: These foods are rich in vitamins and trace elements, which help boost immunity and aid the body in fighting off infections. They are also relatively light and do not add to the body’s burden.
- Choose fruits that are neutral and rich in vitamins: For example, tangerines, kiwis, etc., which can help supplement vitamins and enhance immunity.
- Easy-to-digest foods: Such as congee, noodles, etc., which can help children absorb nutrients better and reduce the burden on the digestive system.
- Eat less irritant foods: Such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef and mutton, etc., which may exacerbate inflammatory reactions.
- Develop good eating habits: Parents should help children develop hygienic and healthy eating habits, encourage them not to be picky or biased about food, to ensure they receive adequate nutrition.