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Can Adenoid Issue In Children Be Rectified Without Surgery?

hello good morning doc, my daughter is 5 years now....we are in kuwait...she is having adenoid issue since 1 year...she snoars too much while her sleep...and she is getting cough and cold frequently...her nose is blocked all the time...her weight is 14.5kg..but she is active and academically excellent...will she be alright with out surgery...m really worried..please advice me on this issue
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Hi. First of all remember the surgery is done only if the medical treatment of minimum of 3 weeks fails to give results. SO do not worry so early.
Secondly, one must know the extent of adenoid or any other problem causing the snoring by an MRI of the nose and pharynx.
Thirdly , I would advise such patients 3 weeks course of an antibiotic , decongestant syrup, and nasal drops in reducing doses, anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen, wait and watch. Oral steroids may be added if the swelling is severe.
Surgery is done only if the medical management fails to give response.

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Can Adenoid Issue In Children Be Rectified Without Surgery?

Hi. First of all remember the surgery is done only if the medical treatment of minimum of 3 weeks fails to give results. SO do not worry so early. Secondly, one must know the extent of adenoid or any other problem causing the snoring by an MRI of the nose and pharynx. Thirdly , I would advise such patients 3 weeks course of an antibiotic , decongestant syrup, and nasal drops in reducing doses, anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen, wait and watch. Oral steroids may be added if the swelling is severe. Surgery is done only if the medical management fails to give response.