7-year-old child with adenoid hypertrophy

Patient's question:

Snoring while sleeping

Doctor's answer:

Hello, adenoid hypertrophy mainly affects children's ventilation, and it can also affect the physical and intellectual development of children.
Generally speaking, if the adenoid enlargement exceeds 50% of the airway, surgery is still recommended. Non-surgical treatment is mainly based on anti-inflammatory drugs. In normal children, the adenoid begins to atrophy after the age of 10. If the child's symptoms are not severe, medication can also be used first.