Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently, for some unknown reason, they have been scratching their ears frequently. Is it necessary for a child with adenoid hypertrophy to have surgery?Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy in children, if the condition is not severe, does not require surgical intervention. As the child ages, there is a possibility of gradual enlargement, but this possibility is not very high. If the adenoid has not enlarged by the age of 7 or 8, it is still recommended to consider surgical intervention. However, if the hypertrophy is currently severe, leading to recurrent breathing difficulties, it is necessary to undergo surgery as soon as possible.