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Should I Meet Doctor For Incurable Tonsillitis Even After Medication?

Good day,
We have treated our 6 year old son for tonsilitis and still struggling with heavy swollen tonsils.Is there a possibality he could suffocate in his sleep.He just finished his course of antibiotics and still complains about struggling to breath.What can we do or must we go to hospital immediately
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hello,thank you for the consultation,as your child is suffering from recurrent tonsillitis,you should have to be very careful.you avoid giving him cold items,ice cream and all.it may create breathing problem when markedly increased in size so i will advice you to consult any ENT surgeon and get his opinion.He will suggest you best treatment.gud luck.
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Should I Meet Doctor For Incurable Tonsillitis Even After Medication?

hello,thank you for the consultation,as your child is suffering from recurrent tonsillitis,you should have to be very careful.you avoid giving him cold items,ice cream and all.it may create breathing problem when markedly increased in size so i will advice you to consult any ENT surgeon and get his opinion.He will suggest you best treatment.gud luck.