Is It Normal To Have Adenoid Problems In Children?
My son who turned eight today,has frequent cough and cold and occasional stomach pain.He has been diagnosed with enlarged adenoids.Though he is fine during the day,he has for the past two days been having problems breathing at night and wakes up because of a blocked nose.is it ok to have adenoid problems at his age?
hello. it is ok to have adenoids till 8 and generally they will regress by the age of 11-12. however if he is having difficulty in breathing. then you must consult your ENT doctor for considering surgery or medications to reduce their size. thanks
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Is It Normal To Have Adenoid Problems In Children?
hello. it is ok to have adenoids till 8 and generally they will regress by the age of 11-12. however if he is having difficulty in breathing. then you must consult your ENT doctor for considering surgery or medications to reduce their size. thanks