Patient's question:
My son is nine years old. Before the age of four or five, his voice was quite loud, but it gradually became hoarse. When he was young, he often had colds and coughs, and I wonder if it was caused by that. Now he has a slight sensation of something foreign in his throat.Past treatment and effectiveness: None.
What help is desired: What is the condition? Can it be treated? Will his voice improve after treatment?
Doctor's answer:
The condition of your child is likely caused by tonsillitis, which generally leads to symptoms such as a foreign body sensation in the throat, congestion, and hoarseness. Your child's condition requires active treatment. I recommend that the first step is to pay attention to rest and maintain a light, warm, and easily digestible diet. If the symptoms do not improve, it is important to visit a local hospital's pediatric department for examination, get a chest X-ray to observe whether there is tracheitis or pneumonia, and then receive corresponding treatment.