Question
What are the reasons for a 10-year-old child’s snoring?
Answer
Long-term adenoid hypertrophy can lead to flat nasal bridge, underdeveloped alar cartilages, widened eye distance, mouth breathing, and a dull facial expression, forming a unique adenoid facial appearance. At this point, the child’s physical and intellectual development may be affected, and it may also trigger secretory otitis media. It is recommended to undergo active surgery to remove the adenoids, which can be done simultaneously with tonsillectomy or alone. If surgery is not advisable, consider radiation therapy (though rarely used). In recent years, some have proposed using ionotherapy for adenoid hypertrophy, a method that is simple and less painful.