Question
Recently, a friend’s child was diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy, characterized by thickening of the soft tissue at the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. The child is only seven years old, and the parents are very worried. How should this condition be treated?
Answer
The treatment for adenoid hypertrophy usually involves surgical methods. This condition may lead to symptoms such as nasal congestion and snoring. It is recommended to maintain a light diet in daily life, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods to reduce the risk of symptom exacerbation. At the same time, close observation should be made for an increase in purulent secretions. If purulent nasal mucus appears, it may be related to bacterial infection, and antibiotic treatment should be considered at this time.