Jubaida A., 13

Jubaida is a cheerful and lively 13-year-old girl who lives with her parents and brother in a small rented tin-shed room, as they have no permanent home. Her father earns only 7,000 BDT per month, which is barely enough to cover rent, food, and daily expenses, leaving no savings for proper medical treatment. For the past year, she has suffered from repeated sore throat, cough, and breathing difficulty, and now her condition has worsened into acute adeno-tonsillitis with persistent high fever and severe throat pain. Despite her illness, she continues to dream of becoming a doctor one day, inspired by her parents’ hopes for her future. If left untreated, the infection may continue to recur, cause serious breathing problems, and even lead to complications that could affect her overall health and studies, which is why her family is seeking support after learning about Helpster Charity from Narayanganj Poly Clinic.

Jubaida Akter has been treated multiple times over the past one year for recurrent episodes of sore throat, cough, and cold. She received several courses of antibiotics during these episodes; however, the response was only partial and symptoms repeatedly recurred. Despite treatment, she continued to experience intermittent sore throat, cough, and nasal symptoms, sometimes associated with breathing difficulty. Over time, repeated infections led to inflammation and enlargement of the adenoids and tonsils. In her recent illness, she developed sore throat for 7 days and cough and cold for 10 days. She was again treated with medications including antibiotics, but symptoms persisted. Her condition further worsened with high-grade fever and severe sore throat for the last 15 days, leading to a diagnosis of acute adeno-tonsillitis. She was admitted on 02/03/2026 for proper management and received inpatient treatment. Following improvement, she was discharged on 03/03/2026 with advice for follow-up and further ENT evaluation if symptoms recur.

The doctor has advised adenotonsillectomy as the most effective treatment to permanently resolve Jubaida’s recurrent infections and breathing difficulties. With successful surgery, her frequent sore throats, fever, and airway obstruction are expected to significantly improve, allowing her to eat, sleep, and study comfortably. She will likely experience better overall health, improved concentration in school, and a reduced need for repeated antibiotics. However, if left untreated, the enlarged and infected tonsils and adenoids may continue to cause repeated severe infections, worsening breathing problems, and possible complications affecting her ears or lungs. In severe cases, untreated airway obstruction and infection can become life-threatening, making timely surgical intervention essential for her well-being and future.