Patient's question:
My child is 6 years old this year. He was diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy at the age of 3. Could you please tell me where the adenoid is located?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the adenoid is located at the top and back wall of the nasopharynx. If it is hypertrophied and proliferated, it may block the posterior nasal passage, causing airway narrowing and snoring during sleep. For children with phlegm that cannot be coughed up, mucolytic agents can be used to dilute the phlegm, or (atomization inhalation therapy) can be performed, both of which can help children expel phlegm.