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Are Bilateral Grommet And Adenitonsilectomy Right Procedures For Swollen Adenoids?

my 3.5yr old son is booked for bilateral grommet and adenotonsillectomy surgery. he has always had difficulty in breathing. he used to be a healthy ladmnd eats up everything he is given. now he hardly eats, lost soo much weight and i think he still talks like a baby. read up a few effects of swollen adnoids and and glue ears. i would like to know if these surgical procedures are the right things for him and if there is a surety of cure and improvements.
Mon, 10 Jul 2017
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Adenoids may become infected and remain enlarged or chronically infected, and subsequently lead to obstructed breathing , snoring / sleep apnea , sinus or ear infections, or other problems. In such conditions adenoidectomy is indicated.
As your son is having ear infections, breathing problems and chronic tonsil infection, your doctor has advised grommet insertion adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.
Every surgery has associated benefits, risks, and complications. After above surgeries breathingg problem may improve significantly, ears may become dry. You are encouraged to ask your doctor any questions that you feel necessary to help you better understand these surgical procedures​.
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Are Bilateral Grommet And Adenitonsilectomy Right Procedures For Swollen Adenoids?

Adenoids may become infected and remain enlarged or chronically infected, and subsequently lead to obstructed breathing , snoring / sleep apnea , sinus or ear infections, or other problems. In such conditions adenoidectomy is indicated. As your son is having ear infections, breathing problems and chronic tonsil infection, your doctor has advised grommet insertion adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy. Every surgery has associated benefits, risks, and complications. After above surgeries breathingg problem may improve significantly, ears may become dry. You are encouraged to ask your doctor any questions that you feel necessary to help you better understand these surgical procedures​.