Question
My child is 3 and a half years old and has been diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy. I do not want to opt for surgery. Are there any other treatment options?
Answer
Adenoid hypertrophy often occurs due to unresolved colds in children, which may lead to facial deformity, intellectual impairment, and increased risk of otitis media. It is recommended to consider surgery promptly or ion therapy. If the child develops symptoms after the age of four or five and the symptoms are not severe, observation and waiting can be considered, as the adenoids may shrink on their own after the age of 10.