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Is Adenoidectomy Required To Treat Mild Adenoid Shown On X Ray?

my son s nasal doors are so thin that he could not breath easily and always takes his breath by mouth during his sleep. X-ray done and mild adenoid has been traced. Medication given. but no improvement. Should I go for further medication or Adenoidectomy should be done?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
I have gone through your query, it suggests that your son suffering from the adenoid facies, if there is no improvement after the medical treatment then better to go the surgical treatment.
But before going this, please consult your doctor.

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Is Adenoidectomy Required To Treat Mild Adenoid Shown On X Ray?

Hi, I have gone through your query, it suggests that your son suffering from the adenoid facies, if there is no improvement after the medical treatment then better to go the surgical treatment. But before going this, please consult your doctor. Thanks