Patient's question:
15-month-old baby, choked on almonds, cried a few times, had a slight wheezing sound in the throat, went to the hospital for a CT scan, but no foreign object was found. A week later, had a fever of 37.5°C, was it triggered by the choking incident?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of the baby are not likely caused by choking, but may be due to a slight cold leading to a rattling sound in the throat. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for further examination to determine the cause. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, symptomatic treatment can be administered. Additionally, if the baby choked on almonds, sometimes small foreign objects may not be visible on a CT scan. If the baby has other symptoms besides fever, it may not be due to choking, but could be related to a cold or respiratory issue.