In some patients, adenoids do not atrophy on their own; often before atrophy occurs, they cause snoring, poor breathing and sleep, and recurrent ear and nasal infections in children, which then require surgical intervention. As a lymphatic tissue, the adenoids reach their peak of growth when children are 6-7 years old and begin to shrink around the age of 10. However, not everyone’s adenoids shrink as they grow, and some adults may still have adenoids. Therefore, it is important not to wait for the adenoids to shrink on their own, and if the indications for surgery are met, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. Currently, the indications for surgery mainly include snoring caused by enlarged adenoids, which leads to poor breathing and sleep, and recurrent ear and nose infections such as secretory otitis media and suppurative sinusitis. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor for standardized diagnosis and treatment when necessary.