Question

My daughter is 5 years old, and she has a sore throat with a slight cough and fever, and she seems to have lost her appetite. What should I pay attention to in her diet if she has tonsillitis?

Answer

When children are suffering from tonsillitis, in addition to seeking timely medical treatment and professional medical advice, parents should also pay attention to their children’s daily diet. It is recommended to prepare light and nutritious foods for the child, such as vegetables and fruits, especially apples and kiwis, which have the effect of resolving phlegm and promoting fluid production in the lungs, helping to alleviate the symptoms of tonsillitis. Moreover, the daily diet should focus on easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles. At the same time, it is important to avoid feeding the child with foods that can trigger symptoms, such as beef, mutton, dog meat, seafood, etc. Parents should also help their children develop good eating habits, maintain hygiene and balanced diet, and cultivate the habit of not being picky or biased about food, in order to promote the child’s healthy recovery.