Question
My daughter is 9 years old. She recently started saying that she feels pain in her throat when drinking water, and it seems a bit difficult to swallow. She has also had a slight fever. What dietary restrictions should be avoided when a child has tonsillitis and throat pain?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease that requires timely treatment. During the treatment process, it is important to ensure that the child consumes vegetables and fruits, as they are rich in vitamins and trace elements and are relatively light, which can aid in the treatment. For example, you can choose pears, which are cool in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and relieving pain. They can help alleviate the discomfort in the throat during acute tonsillitis. In addition, choose easily digestible foods such as porridge, cooked noodles, and dumpling skins. At the same time, try to avoid eating spicy foods such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood, as they may worsen the symptoms. Finally, help the child develop good eating habits, avoid picky eating and selective eating, to ensure a balanced diet and reduce the risk of tonsillitis.