Whether children with enlarged adenoids should be operated or not needs to be decided according to the severity of the child’s condition. Generally speaking, if the symptoms are mild and do not affect the daily life, as long as the conservative treatment can be done, and if there is a serious manifestation of respiratory obstruction, surgery can be performed in accordance with the doctor’s prescription.
Enlarged adenoids are usually characterized by open-mouth breathing and snoring, and can also cause otitis media, pharyngitis, adenoid facies, snoring and even breath-holding during sleep. If the symptoms are mild and have little effect on daily life and sleep, it can be treated conservatively.
If the symptoms are mild and have little effect on daily life and sleep, conservative treatment can be given. If there is obvious breath-holding with apnea at night, or frequent attacks of otitis media and sinusitis, mental depression during the day, memory loss, and changes in the teeth and facial features, surgery is needed at the earliest possible time.
For children with enlarged adenoids, it is recommended to visit the hospital in time and choose the appropriate treatment under the doctor’s evaluation.