Patient's question:
The baby is now 6 months old with a stuffy nose for 2 months. One side of the nose is severely blocked, causing the baby to breathe with an open mouth and have heavy breathing sounds. The baby is too young for the hospital to perform a nasopharyngeal film or a nasal endoscopy, and no definitive diagnosis has been made. It is unclear whether it is due to enlarged tonsils, as the pediatrician has ruled out inflammation as the cause.Doctor's answer:
Hello, what you mentioned as a proliferative body is the adenoid. Enlargement of the adenoid in children is often physiological. Infants are born with lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx, which proliferates with age and reaches its maximum extent by 6-7 years old. After puberty, it gradually atrophies and is largely absent in adults.Recommendations:
General treatment includes paying attention to nutrition, preventing colds, boosting the immune system, and actively treating the underlying condition. 0.5% ephedrine nasal drops can be used (usually not exceeding 7 days) to relieve nasal congestion symptoms. As age increases, the adenoid will gradually atrophy. If conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical intervention should be considered.