Patient's question:
My daughter is over 4 years old. She has had a stuffy nose for a month. She snorts while sleeping. She had X-rays taken at the hospital, and the doctor said it was due to enlarged adenoids and that surgery is required. Could you please tell me where the adenoids are located?Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy is a pathological proliferation of the adenoids due to repeated stimulation by inflammation, which leads to symptoms such as nasal congestion and mouth breathing. These symptoms are particularly severe at night, causing snoring during sleep, sleep disturbances, and frequent turning over in bed, especially when lying on the back. In severe cases, it may even lead to respiratory pauses.Guidelines:
Pay attention to nutrition, prevent colds, and enhance the body's immunity. Actively treat the underlying disease. As the child grows older, the adenoids will gradually shrink, and the condition may improve or symptoms may completely disappear. Therefore, surgical treatment is not recommended for your child. If conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical intervention can be considered.