Patient's question:
Boy baby, he is 4 years old. He is always coughing and has a lot of phlegm. The child says his throat feels uncomfortable. Please ask: What should be done if the child has enlarged tonsils?Doctor's answer:
Chronic adenoid hypertrophy can lead to a flattened nose, poorly developed alae nasi, widened eye spacing, mouth breathing, and a facial expression, presenting a characteristic adenoid face. At this stage, both physical and intellectual development of the child are significantly affected. Therefore, adenoid hypertrophy should not be taken lightly.Guidance and Recommendations: Chronic tonsillitis or tonsillar hypertrophy can be treated with tonsillectomy. Currently, the rapid tonsillectomy technique is commonly used. During the procedure, a topical anesthetic is sprayed into the patient's mouth, and after a short wait, the patient's throat becomes numb. Then, the patient lies down, and the doctor uses a tool called a tonsil snapper to remove the entire tonsil in a single moment when the patient opens their mouth.