Question
The tonsils are protruding about 2/3 of the posterior nares, and the doctor recommends surgery. What are the indications for tonsil surgery?
Answer
Hello. If the diagnosis is tonsillar hypertrophy and it has affected the child’s breathing, such as snoring at night, airway obstruction, feeling a bit short of breath, the child is more prone to drowsiness than other children, lacks vitality, and sometimes has difficulty concentrating, this is because part of the airway is blocked. The child inhales less oxygen, and all major organs will have issues with hypoxia, ultimately affecting the child’s growth and development. There is no specific medication for tonsillar hypertrophy. As long as the surgery meets the indications, follow the doctor’s instructions for surgical treatment.