What Foods Are Beneficial for Cold and Tonsillitis?
Aug 08, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
For colds and tonsillitis, one may consume kumquats, pears, ginger juice, licorice, and other foods. Kumquats are an excellent fruit for alleviating tonsillar inflammation, containing alkaline compounds and a mild sweetness. Pears are a common fruit known for moistening the lungs and relieving coughs; both kumquats and pears offer certain therapeutic benefits for tonsillitis. Drinking ginger juice—or mixing it with cola—may also help. Ginger has been traditionally regarded as a medicinal herb.
Tonsillitis can be categorized into two types: chronic tonsillitis and acute tonsillitis. Chronic tonsillitis may develop following illnesses such as scarlet fever, diphtheria, influenza, or measles, and is often accompanied by sinus infection. Clinically, patients may experience sore throat, discomfort in the pharynx, and irritative coughing. So, what foods are beneficial for tonsillitis associated with the common cold?
What Foods Are Beneficial for Tonsillitis Associated with the Common Cold?
Patients with tonsillitis related to the common cold may consume kumquats, pears, ginger juice, and licorice. Kumquats are an excellent fruit for alleviating tonsillar inflammation; they contain alkaline compounds and a mild natural sweetness. Pears are a commonly consumed fruit known for their lung-moistening and cough-suppressing properties—both kumquats and pears offer therapeutic benefits for tonsillitis. Drinking ginger juice alone—or mixing it with cola—can also be helpful. Ginger has been traditionally regarded as a medicinal herb. Moreover, preparing a decoction of ginger and licorice, then adding an appropriate amount of cola, not only yields a pleasant taste but also provides effective relief from tonsillitis and associated pain.
Patients with tonsillitis should maintain good oral hygiene to prevent bacterial proliferation in the mouth; therefore, rinsing the mouth after meals is recommended. A simple and effective rinse can be prepared by boiling pomegranate with an appropriate amount of water for 30 minutes, then using the cooled decoction for gargling. Additionally, maintaining optimal indoor humidity and temperature is important. When outdoors, wearing a mask helps prevent inhalation of airborne particles that could trigger or worsen infection.
In daily life, patients are advised to avoid high-calorie foods such as roast duck and grilled lamb skewers, and to steer clear of hair-care products (which may contain irritants). We hope this information proves helpful.
