Question
My child (a 6-year-old boy) has a sore throat, severe coughing, and persistent high fever. What types of food might be suitable to help alleviate the symptoms of tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, it is recommended to adopt a light diet. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, which can enhance immunity and help combat diseases, so they should occupy an important proportion in the child’s diet. For example, pears have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expectorating, and pain relief, which can alleviate the throat discomfort caused by acute tonsillitis. In addition, easily digestible foods (such as congee and noodles) are also good choices. Parents should also ensure that the child maintains a balanced diet, avoids picky eating, and reduces the intake of irritants (such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef, and mutton) to fully absorb nutrition and lower the incidence rate of tonsillitis.