Adenoid hypertrophy is detected at the age of 13. If the child has not yet developed an “adenoid facies”, it is not too late to treat it, and it is important to treat it aggressively, to evaluate whether there are indications for surgery, and whether there is a possibility of recovery. If “adenoid facies” and thoracic deformity develop, it may be difficult to return to normal.
Adenoids normally develop to their maximum size at 6-7 years of age and gradually shrink after puberty. Adenoid hypertrophy is usually called adenoidal hypertrophy only when the adenoids are enlarged and cause appropriate symptoms. Although it is most common in children, it can also be found in adolescence in patients with mild symptoms.
Once adenoid hypertrophy is diagnosed, it is important to evaluate the indications for surgery and perform an adenoidectomy as soon as possible to improve symptoms. The prognosis is good if the child has not yet developed an “adenoid face”, but if it has, it is difficult to return to normal. Adenoidectomy is the usual clinical treatment.
Families are advised to take their children to the ENT department of their local hospital immediately for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Early treatment can maximize the prognosis of the child and prevent further occurrence of the disease from affecting the child’s growth and development.