- Request received04/07/2026
- Checked & confirmed27/07/2026
- FundraisingOngoing27/07/2026
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid
- Case closed
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Lavin Juniour W., 8
FundraisingUrgentPulmonology
24
$865
About pulmonology
Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the enlargement of the adenoids and tonsils, commonly caused by recurrent infections, chronic inflammation, allergies, or normal immune activity during childhood. It presents with symptoms such as nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, recurrent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and disturbed sleep. Diagnosis is made through clinical history, physical examination, and, when necessary, investigations such as nasoendoscopy, lateral neck X-rays, or sleep studies. If left untreated when surgery is indicated, adenotonsillar hypertrophy can lead to complications including obstructive sleep apnea, recurrent throat and ear infections, hearing problems, speech and dental abnormalities, poor growth, and, in severe cases, pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, including adenotonsillectomy when necessary, help prevent these complications and improve quality of life.
Kory Family Hospital Kimilili
Near kimilili town
Background
Lavin is a cheerful and playful young child who lives with his grandmother and four siblings in a rural community. He is active, curious, and enjoys playing with his siblings, interacting with family members, and exploring his surroundings. Although still very young, he is developing well socially and enjoys simple games and songs. The family lives in a two-room mud house with an unfinished kitchen, uses a pit latrine, and fetches water from a stream about 20 minutes away. His grandmother, the sole breadwinner, works as a cook at a nearby school, earning approximately KSh 2,500 per month, which is barely enough to provide for the family's basic needs. Lavin presented with persistent mouth breathing, loud snoring, recurrent sore throats, difficulty swallowing, nasal blockage, restless sleep, and episodes of stopped breathing during sleep. Examination revealed significantly enlarged tonsils and adenoids causing upper airway obstruction. After appropriate assessment and preoperative investigations, he was diagnosed with adenotonsillar hypertrophy, and adenotonsillectomy was recommended following counselling of his guardian and informed consent.
Medical history
Lavin Junior was admitted to the hospital after being diagnosed with Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy. During his admission, he received appropriate medical treatment and supportive care to relieve his symptoms, improve his breathing, and enhance his ability to feed and rest comfortably. He was closely monitored by the healthcare team to ensure he responded well to treatment and that his condition continued to improve. Lavin Junior responded well to treatment, with his breathing becoming easier, his symptoms gradually resolving, and his overall condition stabilizing. He is now stable and recovering well.
Prognosis
In my opinion, Lavin's enlarged tonsils and adenoids were causing significant upper airway obstruction and required surgical treatment to restore normal breathing and prevent further complications. Without timely intervention, he remained at risk of obstructive sleep apnea, recurrent throat infections, poor sleep, feeding difficulties, and impaired growth and development. Following adenotonsillectomy, the prognosis is excellent. Most children experience marked improvement in breathing, sleep quality, swallowing, and overall well-being, with a significant reduction in recurrent infections. Early surgery greatly increases the likelihood of a full recovery without long-term complications.
