Question
My one-year-old son has been diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy, and he exhibits mouth breathing during both the day and night. He occasionally wakes up due to breathing problems during sleep. How should this condition be treated?
Answer
For a one-year-old with adenoid hypertrophy and pharyngitis, conservative treatment with medication alone is generally ineffective. It is recommended to consider a low-temperature ablation surgery, which can precisely and effectively eliminate the inflammation and hyperplastic tissue within the pharynx. This procedure is straightforward, typically taking no more than 20 minutes, with minimal bleeding and a rapid recovery. After the surgery, the discomfort symptoms will disappear, and there is generally no recurrence.