Question
A 6-year-old boy, at first, felt a slight pain in his throat, noticed that he had more severe coughing, and had been slightly feverish. What should be paid attention to in terms of diet for a child with tonsillitis who has no appetite?
Answer
Tonsillitis is one of the more common diseases, and timely treatment is necessary. While treating the condition, it’s important to give the child some vegetables and fruits, as they are rich in vitamins and can help boost the immune system and improve symptoms. It’s recommended to choose fruits that are neutral in taste and rich in vitamins, such as tangerines and kiwis. Foods should be easy to swallow and digest, such as porridge. Additionally, drinking plenty of plain water and reducing the intake of foods like beef, mutton, and dog meat that can trigger symptoms is advisable. It’s also best to avoid or minimize seafood consumption. Apart from proper diet, it’s important not to be picky or biased in eating habits to avoid nutritional imbalance that can affect immunity and increase the risk of recurrence.