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How Is The Small Piece Of Flesh In The Nose Be Removed?

Hello,Doctors my son age 4 years having a breathing problem and recently I have consulted to doctor and got information that, there is small piece of flesh increased inside his nose and its visible in the x-ray too.And he always breathe through mouth. Pls advice what step I have to take for cure as doctor said need to go for a operation.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Hi ,
Form the information you have mentioned it seems to like a adenoid hypertrophy and its causing the symptoms of mouth breathing .If the adenoid hypertrophy is significant then surgery / operation would be of help .
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How Is The Small Piece Of Flesh In The Nose Be Removed?

Hi , Form the information you have mentioned it seems to like a adenoid hypertrophy and its causing the symptoms of mouth breathing .If the adenoid hypertrophy is significant then surgery / operation would be of help .