Patient's question:
Baby is three years old, with enlarged nasal glands and tonsils, causing difficulty breathing. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment. What kind of help is desired: Can a three-year-old have surgery?Doctor's answer:
When the adenoid hypertrophy is severe, it obstructs the upper respiratory tract, leading to symptoms such as nasal congestion and mouth breathing, especially relieved at night. It may also cause snoring and sleep disturbances during deep sleep, with the child often twitching and more pronounced when lying on their stomach. Additionally, nasal adenoid hypertrophy and tonsil hypertrophy that interfere with breathing should be addressed with surgery early on, as otherwise, it may affect the child's development for the first half of their life.