Question
My child is 4 years and 8 months old and has adenoid hypertrophy. It’s currently almost completely blocked, breathing through the mouth during afternoon naps, and there’s a snoring sound when falling asleep, not very severe. We’ve tried various traditional Chinese medicines and acupuncture, but they haven’t worked. We’re considering surgery but are unsure about the potential negative effects or complications?
Answer
Adenoid hypertrophy at this age may be related to allergies, and it’s best to use short-term antiallergic medications such as loratadine tablets and Zyrtec. The most important thing is to use nasal sprays containing corticosteroids, such as Nasonex, and to be patient with medication for about a month. If there’s no improvement, surgical treatment should be considered. These are suggestions for the question ‘What are the drawbacks of adenoid hypertrophy surgery?’ I hope this helps and wish you health!