Question
My son is four years old and initially experienced a sore throat, accompanied by severe coughing and low-grade fever. What should I pay attention to in terms of diet?
Answer
When a child has a tonsillitis attack, the following points should be considered in terms of diet:
- Keep it light: Focus on vegetables and fruits, rich in vitamins and trace elements, which help boost immunity. It is recommended to choose watermelons, pears, tangerines, pomelos, tomatoes, and green leafy vegetables.
- Easy to digest: Provide foods that are easy to chew and digest, such as softer noodles and congee.
- Avoid irritating foods: Spicy foods like chili and pepper, as well as certain seafood that may cause allergic reactions, such as shrimp, crabs, and fish, should be avoided as much as possible at this stage.
- Cultivate good eating habits: Encourage children to develop habits of not being picky or biased in their eating, ensuring balanced nutrition to reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.