The underrated role of cold drinks in post-tonsillectomy care: a pediatric case study
Yei-Jin Kang,
Seong-Gon Kim
Abstract:The benefits of traditional techniques like cold dissection, hot methods, and suturing for reducing post-tonsillectomy complications such as swelling, pain, and bleeding have been established, however, the postoperative advantages of consuming cold drinks remain underappreciated. This case study aims to highlight the beneficial effects of cold-water consumption in post-tonsillectomy care. An 11-year-old girl suffering from mild rhinitis and severe chronic mouth breathing underwent tonsillectomy. Her postoperat… Show more
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