Patient's question:
I snore at night, have difficulty breathing, and have poor sleep quality. I have already developed secretory otitis media. The onset date was April 2009. I visited hospitals for examination and was diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy each time.Treatment history and effectiveness: First, I went to Xijing Hospital for diagnosis, confirming the condition in 2010. The test results were normal, but my hearing was affected. The medications used were Symbicort and Xianlube drops. The treatment was effective, but it has recently returned.
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child snores during naps at night, has difficulty breathing, and poor sleep quality, which has led to eustachian tube blockage causing secretory otitis media, resulting in hearing loss. It has been diagnosed as adenoid hypertrophy. Surgical treatment is recommended, which can involve adenoid removal under nasal endoscopy, adenoid curettage with an adenotome, or adenoid removal using an electrocautery aspirator. This can help resolve snoring, stabilize breathing symptoms, and allow for recovery. Postoperatively, cephalosporin antibiotics should be used for anti-inflammatory purposes.