Patient's question:
Nasal congestion, mouth breathing, poor rest at night, common diseases that occur at one year of age, may be caused by repeated colds and previous treatment history and effectiveness: not very ideal. What kind of assistance is desired: looking for non-surgical options, whether medication or other methods can cure it.Doctor's answer:
Many people do not fully understand it. The adenoid, also known as the pharyngeal tonsil or lymphoid tissue, is hidden in the posterior part of the nasal cavity and is part of the lymphatic ring at the top of the nasopharynx. It resembles half of a peeled orange, with 5 to 6 longitudinal grooves on its surface, which are prone to harboring bacteria. The adenoid is present from birth and reaches its maximum size around the age of 6, usually beginning to shrink after the age of 10.Medical Advice: Some children occasionally snore while sleeping, which may be due to muscle relaxation during deep sleep, especially when the tongue muscles relax, causing the base of the tongue to slightly curve backward and obstructing airflow. When the body position changes, the tongue's position also changes, and the snoring sound disappears. In this case, there is no need to visit the hospital for further evaluation.
For adenoid hypertrophy, the best treatment currently is surgical removal of the lymphoid tissue. The postoperative results are generally good. Unfortunately, if a child has already developed "adenoid facies," it can be very difficult for them to transform from a "ugly duckling" to a "swan." Therefore, seek timely treatment for your child, and do not miss the opportunity for good treatment. Wishing your baby a speedy recovery!