Question
A one-year-old boy is experiencing a sore throat, hoarseness, and persistent high fever,suspected tonsillitis. How should one adjust the child’s diet during a tonsillitis outbreak to promote recovery?
Answer
When a child is experiencing discomfort from tonsillitis, it’s important to adjust their diet with the following considerations:
- Opt for light meals: Provide easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles.
- Increase vegetables and fruits: Many fruits have a cooling and detoxifying effect, are rich in vitamins, and can boost immunity to help combat the illness. It is recommended to choose fruits with a balanced temperature, such as apples and kiwis, and avoid overly cold fruits.
- Stay hydrated: Ensure the child drinks plenty of water.
- Avoid irritants: Reduce or avoid eating irritants such as mutton and dog meat.
- Correct bad habits: Help the child correct picky eating and aversion to food habits to ensure balanced nutrition intake.