Patient's question:
The child said again that their ears hurt, and they also kept their mouth open while sleeping. I was very anxious, fearing it was adenoid hypertrophy again, but I didn't dare to take them to the hospital here.Doctor's answer:
Children with long-term adenoid hypertrophy develop a flat nose, poorly developed alae nasi, widened eye distance, mouth breathing, and a facial expression, presenting a characteristic adenoid face. At this time, both physical and intellectual development of the child are greatly affected, and it can also cause secretory otitis media. Active surgical treatment is recommended. The adenoid can be surgically removed, either concurrently with tonsillectomy or as a separate procedure.