Suggest treatment for choking and swelling on tonsil
Patient: My sons tonsils have bee enlarged for a while, and now they are so swollen they are almost touching. My daughter had to have hers removed when she was three(my son is 2). I am making an appointment with my ent. Is there anything I can give him(clarion, or advil) to help relive some of the swelling and ease his chocking and gagging fits? Doctor: Hi...you can give Paracetamol or Ibuprofen at the appropriate dose. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Regards - Dr. Sumanth