Patient's question:
My child is 4 years old. When they were 2, they often had severe nasal congestion. After examination, it was found to be due to hypertrophy of the adenoids. They took medication for a while and it improved. It has been half a year now, and the congestion has started again, and it's very severe.Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy is usually caused by a child's cold or cough not healing properly. Long-term nasal congestion can lead to facial deformation, affect intelligence, and cause middle ear infections. It is important to have surgery promptly. Plasma treatment can also be used for adenoid hypertrophy. If a child gets this condition after the age of four or five and the situation is not too severe, it may be better to wait. By the time they are around 10 years old, it may shrink on its own.