Question
My child is three and a half months old and has been snoring with breathing pauses and shortness of breath. The hospital diagnosed it as tonsillar hypertrophy. What is the general age for tonsillectomy?
Answer
If the child’s symptoms are severe at present or if there is no significant improvement after observation, the best current treatment option is surgical removal, which generally results in good outcomes and can be performed from the age of 4 years and above. However, if the child develops a “tonsillar facial appearance,” it may be difficult to recover, which would be very regrettable. Pediatric tonsillar hypertrophy can pose significant harm to patients, so it is recommended that patients visit a specialist promptly and receive treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, it is advisable to drink more water and pay more attention to their diet issues, hoping that the child can recover quickly!