Question
A 3-year-old child has adenoid hypertrophy, experiences snoring while sleeping at night, and often has a stuffy nose. How can adenoid hypertrophy be treated conservatively?
Answer
If a child’s adenoid condition is not severe, surgery can be avoided, and conservative treatment can be the primary approach. In daily life, parents should pay special attention to preventing their child from catching colds and avoid long-term symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, and coughing. If the child shows symptoms like decreased hearing or significant snoring, it is important to seek timely medical diagnosis and treatment. Although medication may not cure the condition permanently, surgical removal of the adenoids is a safe, quick, and effective treatment method. If the condition is severe, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment.