Question
My daughter is 8 years old. She just started saying that she feels pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her swallowing seems a bit difficult. She also has a bit of a fever and isn’t very energetic. What should I pay attention to in terms of diet when my child has tonsillitis and is crying and restless?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet for the child. Firstly, it’s recommended to give the child more vegetables and fruits. The reason for this is to supplement vitamins and trace elements to help boost their immune system and recover quickly. For example, apples and kiwis not only have the effect of regulating qi and resolving phlegm but also help with the quality of tonsillitis. In daily meals, choose easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles. At the same time, never give them any irritant foods like seafood or dog meat, as these are detrimental to the condition. Diet is also very important in the treatment of tonsillitis, so it is essential to pay attention to it.