Question
My baby is 11 months old and has had a hoarse voice for a month. A few days ago, the baby had a fever of 39 degrees Celsius for four days, which has now subsided. The doctor said it was caused by tonsillitis. The baby bit through the phone’s tempered glass screen recently, and I’m worried it might have pierced the throat. Sometimes the baby scratches their neck. I would like to know how to differentiate between tonsillitis and a throat foreign body, and what detailed examinations are needed?
Answer
For this situation, it is recommended for an 11-month-old child to have a laryngoscope examination to confirm the diagnosis. If you are not sure, it is suggested to have a laryngoscope examination as well, considering this to be an acute pharyngitis or acute tonsillitis. This is the recommendation for the question ‘Is my baby’s laryngitis a concern?’ I hope it helps, and wish you health!