Question
My baby is 7 months old, and she recently said her throat hurts, and swallowing seems difficult. Now she also has a persistent high fever. Are there any dietary precautions to take when a child’s tonsils are red and swollen?
Answer
When infants develop tonsillitis, in addition to timely treatment, parents should also pay attention to the child’s diet, which can help boost immunity and promote recovery. Here are dietary suggestions for infants with tonsillitis:
- Consume fresh fruits and vegetables: Infants should be encouraged to eat more vegetables and fruits such as pears, apples, green vegetables, cabbage, and tomatoes to supplement vitamins and trace elements.
- Soft and easily digestible staple foods: Choose soft foods like congee and noodles for the main course, which are easy to swallow and can prevent constipation, thereby not exacerbating the condition.
- Avoid irritating foods: Avoid giving infants foods that are spicy, hot, or cooked in strong flavors such as beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, as well as spicy dishes like hotpot during this period.
- Cultivate good eating habits: Parents should help infants develop good eating habits, maintain hygiene and healthy dietary practices, and avoid picky eating or selective eating.