Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago. Recently, for some reason, they have been scratching their ears frequently. What are the reasons for snoring in a 10-year-old child?Doctor's answer:
Hello, prolonged adenoid hypertrophy can cause a child's nose to become flat, poorly developed alae nasi, widened palpebral fissures, mouth breathing, and a facial expression, presenting a special adenoid face. At this time, both the physical and intellectual development of the child are greatly affected, and it can also lead to secretory otitis media. Active surgical treatment is recommended. Adenoid removal can be performed concurrently with tonsillectomy or as a separate procedure. For those who are not suitable for surgery, radiotherapy can be considered (but it is rarely used). In recent years, some people have proposed using plasma treatment for adenoid hypertrophy, which is simple and causes minimal pain.