Question
My child (a 9-year-old boy) has tonsillitis, has no appetite, and should pay attention to what in terms of diet? He feels pain while swallowing, and he has severe coughing and a persistent high fever.
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, it is recommended to start with daily diet adjustments. Encourage your child to eat fresh vegetables and fruits as they are rich in nutrition, which can boost immunity and aid in the repair of the tonsils. For instance, pears and apples have cooling and anti-inflammatory properties and can be consumed more. Additionally, provide easily digestible foods such as porridge or soft noodles. At the same time, avoid consuming irritating and spicy foods (such as spicy hotpot, hotpot) and irritants (such as beef, mutton, seafood). Lastly, helping your child develop good eating habits is also very important.