Patient's question:
A 15-month-old baby choked on an almond, cried for a few seconds, and had a rattling sound in their throat. Everything else was normal. They went to the hospital for a CT scan, but no foreign object was found. A week later, they 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 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. It is advisable to have the child's blood tests checked again at the hospital.