Patient's question:
My daughter is 2 years and 11 months old. She has been snoring occasionally for at least half a year. In the past two weeks, the snoring has become more noticeable. She has difficulty breathing at night and occasionally experiences a few seconds of apnea. Sometimes she breathes through her mouth during the day. The hospital diagnosed her with adenoid hypertrophy. I would like to ask where is the best place to treat adenoid hypertrophy?Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy is a common pediatric disease. The main causes of this condition include:1. During childhood, suffering from acute rhinitis, acute tonsillitis, and influenza: If these conditions recur frequently, the adenoids can rapidly proliferate and enlarge, leading to worsened nasal obstruction and impaired nasal drainage. Secretions from rhinitis and sinusitis further stimulate the adenoids, causing them to continue growing, creating a vicious cycle of mutual causation.
2. Chronic tonsillitis and other conditions. Early detection and treatment are crucial for adenoid hypertrophy. If a child has poor hearing or frequent nasal congestion and runny nose, it's important to consider that it may not be just an ear or nose problem, and to check for possible adenoid hypertrophy. Patients are advised to seek timely treatment at a regular hospital under the guidance of a doctor.