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Is Adenoid Removal Safe And Effective In Treatment Of Breathing Problems?
My son aged 7 is having chronic breathing problems due to nasal blockage cause by a septal deviation compounded by a 40% enlarged adenoid.. Our ENT has suggested removal of the adenoid as an immediate measure.
I would like to know the pros and cons in terms of general health and immunity as a result of adenoid removal
I would like to know the pros and cons in terms of general health and immunity as a result of adenoid removal
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
Removing adenoids is indicated as your child is having breathing difficulty. Enlarged adenoids may cause nasal speech or breathing difficulty, snoring,obstructive sleep apnoea. Nothing contraindicated in removing adenoids.
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