If a child’s tonsils swell, affecting breathing and development, what non-surgical solutions are available?

Learn about non-surgical treatment options for adenoid hypertrophy.

Congenital preauricular sinus typically requires surgical treatment, as medication can only temporarily control inflammation, which may recur later.

Do You Need Surgery for Enlarged Tonsils?

Parents inquire about whether a 7-year-old child needs general anesthesia during a tonsillectomy and the safety of the procedure.

Medical consultation on pediatric tonsil enlargement, discussing whether surgery is necessary.

If a child’s tonsils are overly enlarged and interfere with breathing, causing symptoms such as snoring, difficulty breathing, or pauses in breathing during sleep, surgery to remove them should be considered. Additionally, if the tonsils show signs of keratosis, calculi, or tumors, or if recurrent tonsillitis leads to systemic diseases such as myocarditis, nephritis, and rheumatic heart disease, surgery to remove the tonsils should also be considered.

Questions about the handling and preventive measures for a three-month-old baby who failed a hearing test.

An 8-year-old boy often coughs and has an uncomfortable throat. Does enlarged adenoids require surgical removal?

Information on whether pediatric tonsillar hypertrophy affects speech, as well as snoring during sleep and frequent inflammation.