Rajuma B., 15

Rajuma Begum is a caring and ambitious 15-year-old girl who studies in Class Four, dreams of becoming a teacher, and shares a close bond with her younger sister, who studies in Class Three. Her father is the family’s only earning member, but as a Rohingya day laborer he rarely finds regular work, leaving the household largely dependent on World Food Programme (WFP) food assistance and unable to afford Rajuma’s hospitalization and specialized treatment. After learning about Helpster Charity through the medical outreach at Kutupalong, the family sought support for her worsening adenotonsillitis. Without timely treatment, she may suffer from recurrent severe throat infections, increasing difficulty swallowing, poor nutrition, disturbed sleep, and worsening airway obstruction. In severe cases, infection or breathing obstruction can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications

Rajuma Begum, a 15-year-old refugee girl, was admitted to Orion Hospital on 25.07.2026 through Helpster volunteer Tamjid Md Muktadir with severe throat pain, painful swallowing, high-grade intermittent fever, reduced oral intake, persistent nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, disturbed sleep, loud snoring, nasal voice, and breathing difficulty. After clinical and laboratory assessment, she was diagnosed with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Adenotonsillitis and was hospitalized for stabilization followed by definitive surgical management with adenotonsillectomy under anesthesia on 28.07.2026. After four days of hospital care, she was discharged on 29.07.2026 in stable condition. The treatment expenses were fully supported by Helpster Charity, and the family expressed sincere gratitude to Helpster, its volunteers, and the hospital team for their kind support and care.

According to the doctor, adenotonsillectomy is recommended to remove the chronically infected and enlarged tonsils and adenoids, relieving Rajuma’s throat and airway problems. With successful surgery and proper postoperative care, she is expected to experience easier swallowing and breathing, better sleep, improved food intake, and fewer recurrent throat infections, allowing her to return to school and normal activities. If left untreated, she may develop repeated severe infections, poor nutrition, worsening snoring and sleep disturbance, and significant airway obstruction. Severe infection or breathing obstruction may lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications.