Mucus congestion in children

My 3 year old suffers from recurring tonsillitis at the end of a cold. What can I do to reduce this?

Reduce mucus producing foods such as dairy, nuts, wheat and sugar
Increase Magnesium rich foods in her diet such as green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds
Children benefit and respond very well to simple changes in diet
Increase alkalising foods in their diet such as water, rice, grains, nuts and seeds, plenty of fruits and vegetables, miso soup, green barley powder to reduce inflammation

Children with mucus congestion may make it difficult for her to breath calmly which often results in a restless sleep or an unrefreshed sleep
If children are congested at night you could consider putting a vapouriser in her room and add some Essential oils to it such as Eucalyptus, lavender and cedarwood oil or the Oil Garden makes an oil called Breathe Easier which is fabulous
Allergy testing is important to help determine the cause of the congestion
Address underlying immune sensitivity

Cod liver oil capsules are high in Vitamins A & D which help the mucus membranes to be less hyper-sensitive and also reduce inflammation
Low Magnesium levels are directly linked to asthma problems in children, this is because Magnesium encourages the smooth muscle of the airways to relax and is also an anti-inflammatory. A deficiency in Magnesium may result in the airways constricting and consequently causing shallow and ineffective breathing
Vitamin C and Bioflavinoids are important to reduce congestion and promote healthy immunity and respiratory function
Ensure that they have a healthy level of digestive bacteria such as Acidophilus Bifidus.
A Naturopath may give some herbs which may help to reduce any allergic responses, such as Baical Skullcap, Licorice, Albizzia, Bupleurum, Coleus. Plus additional herbs to help support immunity and reduce congestion such as Acerola, Elderflowers, Grindelia, Elecampagne, Licorice, Mullein, Marshmallow, Sage, Thyme and Coltsfoot