Question
There is a 4-year-old girl at home who is experiencing throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and fever, Suspected tonsillitis. What should you pay attention to in her diet during the treatment?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, in addition to medical treatment, dietary adjustments are also very important. Here are some points to consider in the diet:
- Consume more vegetables and fruits: Many fruits have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, are rich in vitamins, and help boost immunity to resist diseases. For example, pears and apples have the effect of clearing heat and inflammation, and can be eaten more.
- Choose soft foods for staple foods: The staple food should be chosen as soft foods such as congee or noodles to avoid affecting swallowing or causing constipation, which may worsen the condition.
- Avoid eating irritants: Avoid foods like beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, as well as spicy, hotpot, and other irritating foods during this stage.
- Maintain balanced nutrition, avoid picky eating: Balanced nutrition intake can ensure the child’s immunity and prevent resistance from dropping, leading to recurrence of the condition.