Question
Baby girl, 5 months old, has a sore throat, hoarse voice, fever, and lacks energy. When a child with tonsillitis cries, what dietary items should be avoided?
Answer
Children’s tonsils are prone to inflammation. It is recommended to have a diet mainly consisting of light vegetables and fruits. These foods are rich in vitamins and trace elements, which help boost the immune system, such as apples and kiwis that can help liquefy phlegm and moisten the lungs. Daily meals should be light and easy to digest, such as congee and noodles. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, cultivate good eating habits, avoid fussy eating, and this will help with a balanced diet, reducing the risk of tonsillitis.