Question
Dear parents, my daughter is 7 years old and has been experiencing a sore throat, severe cough, and a low-grade fever recently. She might have pediatric tonsillitis. What dietary precautions should be taken at this time?
Answer
When children have tonsillitis, timely treatment is essential. In their daily diet, it is recommended to consume more vegetables and fruits, which are rich in nutrients and help boost the immune system, promoting the repair of the tonsils. For example, the vitamin C in tangerine peel has a good effect on inflammation. Additionally, choose easily digestible foods such as cooked noodles and congee, and avoid eating foods that may trigger inflammation, such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, and beef and mutton. At the same time, cultivating good eating habits in children, avoiding picky eating and selective eating, can help provide a well-rounded diet and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.