DIETS FOR MEDICAL CONDITION: TONSILLECTOMY DIET Flashcards
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INDICATIONS FOR A TONSILLECTOMY DIET
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– Following surgery to remove tonsils in persons
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CONTRA-INDICATIONS FOR A TONSILLECTOMY
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– Not for long-term use
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NOTES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
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- Soft, smooth, cold or lukewarm foods may be given in a semi-liquid form following a tonsillectomy or throat surgery.
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Q
FOODS ALLOWED AFTER A TONSILLECTOMY SURGERY
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Ice-cream Ice lollies Jelly “Coca-Cola” “Simba” chips” (especially the smoked beef flavour) Hard-boiled sweets Jelly tots Drink plenty of water and fluids Toast- almost burnt to remove scabs in the throat Mashed potatoes Minced meat
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FOODS TO AVOID AFTER A TONSILLECTOMY SURGERY
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Foods with a high acid content Banana Paw-paw Pineapple Avocado Tomatoes Orange juice Strong spices Very hot food and drinks Chocolate Food and beverages with red or orange colouring (masks haemoptysis)
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COOKING METHODS ALLOWED
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Steam Poach Boil Sauté Bake
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COOKING METHODS TO AVOID
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Frying
Grilling
