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Can Adenoids Be Removed In An 18 Month Old Child?
My 18 month old child has had ear tube surgery. But she continues to get sinus infections that clear up while on medicine and then comes back within a few days after finishing the medicine. Is 18 months to young to have her adenoids removed? Would they just do the adenoids or can they go ahead and take out the tonsils as well?
Wed, 14 Sep 2016
adenoidectomy is done in children with recurrent middle ear infection who are 3-4 years of age , it's effectiveness in preventing ear infections in children younger than 3 years has not been established yet .
another indication for adenoidectomy is chrnoic sinusutits which generally speaking it can be relieved by the surgery .
and yes most surgeons remove tonsils too .
another indication for adenoidectomy is chrnoic sinusutits which generally speaking it can be relieved by the surgery .
and yes most surgeons remove tonsils too .
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