Question
The child has just had a tonsillectomy and has a bit of nasal congestion. What are the post-tonsillectomy care methods?
Answer
If the diagnosis is tonsillar hypertrophy and it has affected the child’s breathing, such as snoring at night, airway obstruction, feeling slightly suffocated, or the child being more prone to drowsiness than usual, showing lack of energy, and sometimes having difficulty concentrating, this is due to partial airway obstruction. The child inhales less oxygen, leading to hypoxia in all major organs and ultimately affecting growth and development. There is no specific medication for tonsillar hypertrophy. If surgery is indicated, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.