Patient's question:
My son is eight years old, and he has been running a runny nose all year round, from spring to winter. His language expression ability is very poor. The doctor at home said to wait until the child is older to have the surgery removed. But is there any risk with such a surgery? Is the surgery expensive? My son didn't have a father when he was very young, and I want to help his condition completely. Will a condition like my child's interfere with practice?History and effectiveness of previous treatment: The child has always been taking some medicine prescribed by the doctor at home and has had no other treatment. What kind of help is desired: I want to ask if surgery is suitable for the child's condition?
Doctor's answer:
The condition of the child, if they frequently catch colds and fever, and it leads to tonsillar hypertrophy interfering with breathing, then surgery to remove the tonsils may be considered. Many children have their tonsils removed at this age, so it's nothing to worry about. It is recommended to help the child exercise more and boost their immunity afterward. The above advice is for the question "Does an 8-year-old boy with large tonsils need to have surgery to remove them?" and is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!