Question
My son is 6 years old and has a sore throat with difficulty swallowing, suspected tonsillitis and accompanied by fever symptoms. What dietary precautions should be taken?
Answer
Here are the dietary recommendations for children with tonsillitis:
- Suggest consuming fresh vegetables and fruits: Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins that help boost immunity and improve symptoms. Suggestions include pears, kiwis, tangerines, etc., which also have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying.
- Choose easy-to-swallow and digestible foods: For example, soft foods like porridge can reduce discomfort when swallowing.
- Avoid foods that may exacerbate the condition: Seafood, dog meat, etc., which may hinder recovery from the illness, should be avoided.
- Cultivate good dietary habits: Maintain dietary hygiene and health, develop habits of not being picky or biased in eating.