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Swollen Tonsils, Bad Breath Since Taking Treatment For Asthma And Allergy. What's Wrong ?
i have 3.5 years old son . his tonsils are swollen and he has very bad breath . this is the case with him for two years now or more since he started treatment for asthma and allergy . the doctor say there is nothing wrong . i feel there is something wrong . because he does not want to eat and when you look inside his mouth you can see large red tosils almost blocking his throat . the doctor never gave him antibiotics or any medication for his tonsils
Fri, 17 May 2013
Hello,
Your 3 1/2 yr old son is having enlarged tonsils, asthma, allergy, bad smelled breath and loss of appetite.
regarding Tonsil Antibiotic and Anti inflammatory drugs can be given only if it is inflamed and producing temperature like symptoms. Otherwise no need for any treatment. Normally for children the tonsil may look like enlarged. If at all surgery - to be done after 5 years depending upon the condition at that time
Regarding loss of appetite any digestive enzymes along with a single dose for worm treatment will be helpful.
Regarding Asthma and Allergy try to find the cause by doing investigations like TC, DC, ESR, Hb, Mx, X-Ray Chest and treat the cause if any.
Avoid cold climate, closed and smoky atmosphere. If indicated Antibiotic and Broncho dilators and anti allergic
The bad breath - take care of oral hygiene including tongue and antibiotic and anti amoebic after consulting a pediatrician.
if you follow the above steps nothing to worry
Best wishes
Your 3 1/2 yr old son is having enlarged tonsils, asthma, allergy, bad smelled breath and loss of appetite.
regarding Tonsil Antibiotic and Anti inflammatory drugs can be given only if it is inflamed and producing temperature like symptoms. Otherwise no need for any treatment. Normally for children the tonsil may look like enlarged. If at all surgery - to be done after 5 years depending upon the condition at that time
Regarding loss of appetite any digestive enzymes along with a single dose for worm treatment will be helpful.
Regarding Asthma and Allergy try to find the cause by doing investigations like TC, DC, ESR, Hb, Mx, X-Ray Chest and treat the cause if any.
Avoid cold climate, closed and smoky atmosphere. If indicated Antibiotic and Broncho dilators and anti allergic
The bad breath - take care of oral hygiene including tongue and antibiotic and anti amoebic after consulting a pediatrician.
if you follow the above steps nothing to worry
Best wishes
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