Question
Adenoid hypertrophy is a common and frequent disease during childhood, often caused by congenital swelling, allergic rhinitis, or recurrent respiratory infections. Clinically, the severity of the condition is determined based on symptoms, signs, nasal endoscopy findings, and polysomnography data, and can be categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. How should adenoid hypertrophy in children be treated?
Answer
Severe pediatric adenoid hypertrophy is commonly treated using a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, with an average treatment duration of 3 months. During the treatment period, it is advisable to avoid catching colds, and to refrain from consuming cold drinks and seafood and other irritating food.