Patient's question:
Patient is female, 6 years old. Before the age of 5, she did not snore. In the past half year, she snores loudly when sleeping deeply, like a man. Is it related to her short neck? She has not been treated. Is it a disease, or is there something lacking?Doctor's answer:
Your child's snoring symptoms are severe, and there may be a possibility of conditions such as sinusitis, rhinitis, or hypertrophy of the adenoid and tonsils in the nasopharynx. If the child is excessively overweight, it may also lead to snoring symptoms. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a thorough examination by an otolaryngology specialist to confirm the diagnosis and treatment. If the snoring is caused by rhinitis or sinusitis, targeted medication treatment should be implemented. If it is caused by hypertrophy of the adenoid or excessively enlarged tonsils, surgical treatment should be considered.