Patient's question:
My son was recently diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy. What is adenoid hypertrophy? And why did my son get this condition? How should adenoid hypertrophy in children be treated? Is this condition serious? How can it be treated effectively? Are there any precautions to take in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy is a common disease in children, especially in preschool children. The adenoid is also a type of tonsil, known as the pharyngeal tonsil. Generally, after the age of 10, the adenoid will gradually begin to atrophy. By adulthood, the adenoid has atrophied into a remnant. In a 14-year-old adolescent, the adenoid is usually not very large, and if there are no symptoms such as snoring, treatment may not be necessary.