Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a CT scan. The doctor said the child has allergic rhinitis accompanied by adenoid hypertrophy. During sleep, the child's left nostril is mostly blocked. The doctor mentioned that if treatment is not timely, the condition may worsen. The key issue is that the child is young and does not want surgery. Could you please tell me what complications may occur if adenoid hypertrophy is not treated in a timely manner?Doctor's answer:
A few cases may develop cor pulmonale or even acute heart failure due to chronic nasal obstruction and long-term hypoxia. Prolonged adenoid hypertrophy can lead to flattened noses, poorly developed nostrils, widened eye spacing, mouth breathing, and facial expressions in children. At this stage, both physical and intellectual development of the child are significantly affected. Adenoid hypertrophy in children has a relatively significant impact on patients. It is recommended that patients seek timely treatment from a specialized medical facility under the guidance of a doctor. Daily exercise is appropriate, but attention should be paid to preventing overheating. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!