Question
A 7-year-old boy has symptoms of nasal congestion and mouth breathing during sleep. He was diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy at the age of 4 and received a week of antibiotic treatment. Does he currently require surgical treatment?
Answer
Adenoid hypertrophy may affect a child’s sleep quality and growth and development, especially as breathing difficulties can lead to insufficient oxygen supply to the brain, impacting intelligence and height growth. It is recommended to undergo adenoidectomy surgery early, especially if the tonsils are not inflamed and are not very large, allowing for a standalone adenoid surgery.