What foods are best for a child with tonsillitis?

What foods are best for a child with tonsillitis?

My child has tonsillitis. I want to know what foods are best for a child with tonsillitis?

5 Answers

Dr. Jermine Harriet Romald

Pediatrician

Waynesboro, PA

Cold foods- like popsicles, icecream. Can try lukewarm soup, pudding, yogurt.

Dr. Bin S. Sung

Pediatrician

Any soft diet or liquid diet like yogurt, pudding, ice cream, water, juice etc. unless with significant swallowing problem, then should get check by the doctor.

Dr. Michael Morris

Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

Rockville, MD

Soft non acidic (citrus) warm not hot foods and ensure plenty of fluids.

Ronald Ward

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

Larkspur, California

Would concentrate on hydration. Then soft, non-acidic

Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins

Pediatrician

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Things that are soft are more easily swallowed. Also cold things like pudding can soothe the throat. Also give plenty of fluids.