Patient's question:
Patient is male. 7 years old. Symptoms include nasal congestion, mouth breathing during sleep (with fever), snoring, and the sound of speech can indicate nasal obstruction.Previous treatment and effectiveness: At the age of 4, an examination revealed enlarged adenoids, and a week of intravenous drip treatment was administered. What assistance is needed now: Is surgery recommended now?
Doctor's answer:
Guidance: Since children's growth and development require a large amount of oxygen, snoring can cause severe water choking in children during deep sleep, directly leading to insufficient oxygen supply for brain development. This can result in increased secretion of growth hormone, not only affecting a child's height but also boosting their immunity and potentially impacting their future intelligence. Adenoid hypertrophy should not be taken lightly. Early detection and early treatment are crucial, and the adenoids should be removed as soon as possible. The surgery is often performed concurrently with tonsillectomy. If the tonsils are not large and rarely inflamed, adenoidectomy can be done alone.