Expert Tips for Treating Tonsillitis in Children: Pediatrician Advice

TRIBUNHEALTH.COM – Tonsillitis often attacks children aged 5-10 years.

Tonsils are lymph nodes, in the medical world they are called tonsils.

Tonsils are one of the body’s defense mechanisms, especially in children, because children have an immature immune system.

Because children’s immunity is not yet perfect, children are susceptible to disease whether caused by viruses or bacteria.

Reported TribunHealth from the YouTube site Tribun Health, Pediatrician, Lactation & MPASI Counselor, dr. Aisya Fikritama, Sp.A provides tips for treating tonsillitis from home.

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Tips for Overcoming Tonsillitis

1. Get enough rest

Dr. Aisya explained that when a child is sick, they definitely need enough rest.

“So if your child is sick, make sure they rest. Especially for toddlers, their sleep is like their eating and drinking, part of the body’s circadian rhythm,” explained Dr. Aisha.

2. Give your child’s favorite food

The second tip recommended by Dr. Aisya is to meet her calorie or food needs.

The reason is, if a child is sick, energy will definitely be used to fight the disease.

The energy in the body is not used up for the child’s growth, but is used up to fight viruses and bacteria, so the child will automatically need calories or better nutrition.

In fact, if a child is sick, they will definitely not want to eat or have difficulty eating or will have a decreased appetite.

“So the way to get around this is to give the child food that the child likes.”

“For example, fried chicken is a favorite food, make fried chicken. We give in first, we as parents give our children their favorite food,” explained Dr. Aisha.

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3. Give fresh fruits

Apart from giving children their favorite foods, parents should also give children fresh fruit.

Because fruit contains antioxidants, anti-inflammatories which are good for tonsillitis.

Examples of these fruits are apples, grapes, melons, papaya, pears and other fruits.

2024-02-10 03:53:31
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