Question
My child just had a tonsillectomy, and their nose is a bit stuffy. What are the post-tonsillectomy care methods?
Answer
Hello. If the diagnosis is tonsillar hypertrophy and it has affected the child’s breathing, such as snoring during sleep, airway obstruction, feeling a bit short of breath, children with tonsillar hypertrophy tend to be more tired than usual, have low spirits, and sometimes have difficulty concentrating. Due to partial airway obstruction, the child’s oxygen intake is reduced, leading to hypoxia in all major organs and ultimately affecting the child’s growth and development. There is no specific medication treatment for tonsillar hypertrophy. If surgery is indicated, follow the doctor’s instructions for surgical treatment.