Question
My child has a stuffy nose and snores at night, which I suspect might be due to adenoid hypertrophy. Are there any traditional Chinese medicine treatments that can cure this condition?
Answer
Adenoid hypertrophy can lead to growth and intellectual development disorders in children and is also a major cause of pediatric sinusitis and otitis media. If the adenoids exceed more than two-thirds of the posterior nares, surgery is recommended. Traditional Chinese medicine cannot treat this condition effectively. It is advised that patients take their children to a specialist for timely consultation and treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, it is recommended to drink plenty of water and pay more attention to dietary issues, hoping that the child can recover quickly!