Question

My baby girl is six months old and has been feeling a sore throat while drinking water, accompanied by a slight cough. Now, she has a persistent high fever. What dietary precautions should be taken when a baby has tonsillitis?

Answer

When infants have tonsillitis, here are some dietary suggestions:

  • Ensure the baby drinks plenty of water.
  • Opt for light and easily digestible foods. Cooking porridge or soft noodles are good choices.
  • Encourage the baby to eat more vegetables and fruits. For example, apples and kiwis have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, regulating qi, resolving phlegm, and moistening the lungs, which are helpful in treating tonsillitis. These foods are also rich in vitamins, which can help boost immunity.
  • Avoid eating seafood, dog meat, and other irritants. These foods may cause complications of tonsillitis and are not beneficial for the baby’s health. Tonsillitis may lead to some complications, so in addition to proper diet, parents should take their child to see a doctor for appropriate treatment.