Question
My son is six years old and has recently started feeling a sore throat, with more severe coughing and what seems to be a low-grade fever. What kind of food can a child eat when their tonsils are red and swollen?
Answer
When children have tonsillitis, in addition to following the doctor’s treatment, appropriate diet is also very important. It is recommended to provide children with a variety of vegetables and fruits to help supplement vitamins and trace elements, enhance immunity, and promote recovery. For example, fruits like pears and apples have the effect of clearing heat and reducing inflammation and can be eaten more often. Additionally, the diet should be easy to digest, such as congee and noodles. At the same time, spicy and irritating foods such as spicy hotpot and hotpot, as well as foods like beef, mutton, and seafood, should be avoided. Parents should help children develop good eating and living habits, which will help them recover as soon as possible.