Patient's question:
My child is 4 and a half years old this year. He has adenoid hypertrophy in the nasopharynx and also has pharyngitis. I want to get his illness treated as soon as possible. Could you please ask the doctor how to treat the child's adenoid hypertrophy?Doctor's answer:
The adenoid, also known as the pharyngeal tonsil or nasopharyngeal tonsil, is located at the top of the nasopharynx and the posterior wall of the pharynx. It belongs to lymphoid tissue and has a texture resembling orange segments. Like tonsils, the adenoid grows gradually from birth as a person ages, with the most active growth period occurring between the ages of 2 to 6. After the age of 10, it gradually shrinks.Adenoid hypertrophy is a pathological enlargement of the adenoid caused by repeated inflammation, leading to symptoms such as nasal congestion and mouth breathing, which worsen at night. This may result in snoring during sleep, sleep disturbances, and frequent turning over in bed, especially when lying on one's back. In severe cases, it can even cause episodes of apnea. This condition is most common in children and is often associated with chronic tonsillitis or tonsillar hypertrophy.
Pay attention to nutrition, prevent colds, and boost the immune system. Actively treat the underlying cause. As a person ages, the adenoid will gradually shrink, and the condition may improve or symptoms may completely disappear.