Patient's question:
The child is 20 months old and has a gurgling throat. When they were younger, at four months, we noticed it, and at that time, the doctor suspected allergies. We checked for allergens, and indeed there were some, but none reached the allergy threshold. Now the child is older and no longer allergic. They have also had colds, which were all infections, with coughing, and they recovered after taking medication. However, the gurgling throat persists. Should we go to the hospital for a thorough check-up, or will it improve as they grow older?Doctor's answer:
Go to the respiratory department of a specialized pediatric hospital for a thorough examination. Inflammation or fibrosis of the throat and trachea may cause the recurrence of this symptom. If necessary, an endoscopy or laryngoscopy may be performed. In your case, the possibility of allergic asthma cannot be ruled out and requires further examination for confirmation. If a definitive diagnosis is made, appropriate treatment measures should be taken. It is recommended to use oral traditional Chinese medicine for treatment, and an endoscopy or laryngoscopy can be performed.