Question
My child snores at night and has been diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy. The doctor suggests surgery, but the child is currently suffering from a cold, so the doctor advises treating the cold first before reassessing the condition.
Answer
Adenoid hypertrophy commonly occurs due to an incomplete recovery from a cold, potentially causing facial deformities, intellectual impairment, and otitis media as complications. Surgery is a common treatment method, and ion therapy can also be considered. In mild cases, young children may sometimes opt for observation until they are older to see if it naturally shrinks.