Patient's question:
The baby is three years old. Since birth, she hasn't had a break from big or small illnesses. We've always been very careful, but I'm curious why she often gets colds and gets sick. We took her to the hospital for a check-up, and they found that her adenoids are enlarged. It makes me so worried. What should I do about the baby's enlarged adenoids?Doctor's answer:
Enlarged adenoids in children are a common disease among preschool-aged children, especially with the highest incidence rate between the ages of 3 and 5. Under normal circumstances, adenoids gradually begin to shrink after the age of 10, and by adulthood, they are almost completely gone. If a child has enlarged adenoids, it can frequently cause upper respiratory infections and affect physical and intellectual development. If the adenoid enlargement exceeds two-thirds of the posterior nasal opening and the symptoms are severe, surgical treatment is required.