Question
My baby boy is just over 2 months old, and I recently noticed that he seems to have a sore throat when drinking water, accompanied by severe coughing and low-grade fever, which may indicate tonsillitis. What dietary precautions should I take?
Answer
When an infant exhibits symptoms that may be tonsillitis, it is crucial to take them to the doctor promptly and pay attention to their diet. In terms of diet, it is recommended to have the baby eat more vegetables and fruits, and reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods. For example, fruits like pears, apples, tangerines, and kiwis can be consumed, as well as porridge that is thin and soft noodles that are cooked until tender. It is best to avoid feeding the baby foods like beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, which are considered to be ‘activating’, as well as spicy dishes like hotpot. In addition to following the doctor’s treatment plan, it is also important to help the baby develop good eating and living habits to promote a quick recovery.