Patient's question:
15-month-old baby, choked on an almond, cried a few times, had a rattling sound in the throat, otherwise everything was normal. Went to the hospital for a CT scan, but no foreign object was found. A week later, had a fever of 37.5°C. Is it related to the choking incident? What are the symptoms of a foreign object in the trachea?Doctor's answer:
A 15-month-old baby should not eat almonds. It is very dangerous for children to eat almonds and peanuts, as it can easily lead to breathing difficulties. Parents must pay close attention. If, after a week, the child has a fever of 37.5°C, which is not considered a high fever, and if a CT scan does not reveal any foreign objects, parents do not need to be overly anxious. It could also be due to an infectious virus causing an inflammatory response in the body. In that case, it is advisable to have the child's blood tested at the hospital.