Question
My daughter is five years old, and she has recently started to complain of a sore throat while speaking, and her voice sounds hoarse. She also has a slight fever. What dietary precautions should be taken during a child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, it is recommended to adopt a light diet. Encourage your child to consume more vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and trace elements and can be beneficial for recovery from the illness. For example, fruits like apples and kiwis have the effects of resolving phlegm, moistening the lungs, and can help alleviate tonsillitis symptoms. Additionally, pay attention to providing easily digestible and swallowing foods in daily meals, with soups and soft noodles being ideal choices. Also, avoid giving your child any irritating or spicy foods. Lastly, help your child develop good living habits, including regular work and rest and moderate exercise, to enhance immunity and effectively reduce the incidence of diseases.