Patient's question:
Alright, my child is three and a half years old. A few days ago, an X-ray said they have adenoid hypertrophy. What should I do? The doctor suggested surgery, but I don't want to. Is there any other way?Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy is usually caused by a child's cold or cough not healing properly. Long-term nasal congestion can lead to facial deformation, affect intelligence, and cause middle ear infections. It should be treated with surgery in a timely manner. Plasma therapy can also be used for adenoid hypertrophy. If a child gets this condition after the age of four or five and the situation is not too severe, it can be managed by waiting. By the time they are around 10 years old, it may shrink on its own.