Question
A 15-month-old baby choked on almonds, crying a few times before developing a hoarse voice. A week later, the baby had a fever of 37.5 degrees. Is this related to the choking?
Answer
The baby’s symptoms are not likely caused by choking but may be due to a slight cold or flu, resulting in the hoarse voice. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for further examination and treatment after diagnosis. Additionally, small foreign objects may not be visible on CT scans, so if the baby has other symptoms in addition to the fever, it may not be due to choking but could be related to a cold or respiratory issues.