Question
Description of illness (time when symptoms began, main symptoms, changes in symptoms, etc.): The child has developed coughing after tonsil and adenoid surgery. How should it be handled?
Answer
Hello! Coughing after tonsil and adenoid surgery in children is usually due to irritation from secretions. It is recommended to cooperate with the physician for nasal and pharyngeal irrigation and intravenous treatment, which usually improves gradually. However, it could also be a symptom of bronchitis or pneumonia. If this is the case, it is suggested to go to the local hospital for routine blood tests, chest X-rays, and throat examinations to confirm the cause of the illness and receive further treatment. Please do not self-medicate. I hope my answer is helpful.