Question
The child is 4 years and 8 months old and has been experiencing symptoms of thick yellowish purulent nasal mucus for about 5 months. Can adenoid hypertrophy be treated without surgery?
Answer
Untreated adenoid hypertrophy may lead to changes in the child’s appearance, resulting in an adenoid facies, and may also affect physical and intellectual development. Additionally, it may trigger secretory otitis media. Therefore, it is recommended to actively consider surgery for adenoid removal, which can usually be performed simultaneously with tonsillectomy or as a standalone procedure.