Question
A 4-year-old boy, initially, experienced a slight sore throat, accompanied by mild coughing and a low-grade fever. What dietary precautions should be taken for a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis in children, it is important to focus on a light diet. Encourage the consumption of vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and trace elements and are relatively light, thus beneficial to the treatment of the disease. Options include pears, kiwis, and tangerines, which also have a cooling and detoxifying effect. Choose foods that are easy to swallow and digest, such as thin porridge. Additionally, it is important to avoid giving the child irritant foods like beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood, as these may exacerbate symptoms. In addition to following the doctor’s advice, parents should also help children develop good eating and living habits to aid in an early recovery.