Patient's question:
My child is 1 year old. The CT scan shows adenoid hypertrophy. Is the risk of adenoidectomy high?Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy can easily cause snoring, and severe cases may lead to adenoid facies and affect intellectual development. Therefore, the treatment for adenoids should be determined based on the severity of the condition. Since adenoids in children usually shrink after the age of 7, conservative treatment is generally recommended for mild cases. However, surgery is not typically performed on children under the age of 1, as the risk is relatively high.