Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. He first complained of pain when swallowing, and now he has a severe cough. His fever hasn’t gone down. Can a child with tonsillitis eat anything while having a fever?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease that requires timely treatment. During treatment, it’s advisable to give children vegetables and fruits, as many fruits have cooling and detoxifying properties and are rich in vitamins, which can help boost immunity and fight off diseases. For example, pears and apples are fruits that have both cooling and anti-inflammatory effects and can be consumed more. Daily meals should be light, easy to digest, and easy to swallow, such as congee and noodles, which are good choices. Parents should also pay attention to not let their children eat spicy and irritating foods. In addition to cooperate medical treatment, parents should also help children develop good eating and living habits, which will help them recover faster.