Can children with acute laryngitis eat fruit?

Children can eat some fruits in moderation during acute laryngitis, but they should choose mild types that do not irritate the throat and avoid those that are too cold or too sour.

Acute laryngitis is a common respiratory disease in infants and young children, usually causing coughing, hoarseness and even difficulty breathing. At this time, the mucous membrane of the throat is very sensitive, and the texture, temperature and acidity of the food may aggravate the discomfort of the throat. Although fruits are rich in vitamins and water, different varieties of fruits have very different effects on the throat, so you need to pay more attention when choosing.

For example, popular fruits such as apples, pears, and bananas are soft and non-acidic, and are safer choices. Apples can be steamed and made into applesauce, which reduces irritation and is easier to swallow; pears can be boiled into rock sugar and snow pear water, which helps moisten the throat and reduce phlegm; and ripe bananas are smooth and soft and easy to accept. What should be avoided are sour citrus fruits (such as oranges, lemons, etc.) and overcooled fruits, such as iced watermelon, which may irritate the throat mucosa and aggravate the symptoms. If the child has coughing symptoms, sour foods should also be prevented from causing cough reflexes.

You should also pay attention to the temperature of the fruit when eating. It is best to keep it at room temperature or slightly warm. Never give it to your child right out of the refrigerator. If your child has severe sore throat or difficulty breathing, be sure to take your child to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid delaying treatment. At the same time, it is also recommended that your child drink warm water and keep the room moist to help relieve throat discomfort.