Question
My baby is two and a half years old and snores during her afternoon nap. I’ve taken her to an otolaryngologist twice, and the doctor said it’s chronic rhinitis, which hasn’t improved with medication. What should I do?
Answer
Based on the description, your baby’s snoring may be due to adenoid hypertrophy, which is located at the back of the nasal cavity. When the adenoids grow to occupy two-thirds of the back of the nasal cavity, they can block the airflow, causing the baby to breathe through her mouth, leading to pediatric snoring. It is recommended to undergo a CT scan to determine the size of the adenoids and to decide if surgical treatment is necessary. If surgery is indicated, it should be performed.