Question
A 9-year-old boy, at first, said he had a sore throat, noticed that he was coughing quite severely, and now he has a persistent high fever. What dietary precautions should be taken for children with swallowing difficulties due to tonsillitis?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to provide children with a reasonable diet. Firstly, it is advisable to give children more vegetables and fruits, as many fruits have cooling and detoxifying properties and are rich in vitamins, which can help boost immunity and resist diseases. For example, pears are cooling in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and alleviating pain. They can help reduce the symptoms of discomfort in the throat caused by acute tonsillitis. It is also recommended to choose some easily digestible foods; cooking porridge or making noodles soft are very suitable for children during the treatment period. At the same time, it is absolutely necessary not to give them foods that may trigger the condition, such as seafood or dog meat, as these can be detrimental to the illness. In daily life, it is also important to help children develop good habits, in addition to a healthy diet; this includes going to bed early and waking up early, as well as engaging in moderate exercise.