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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How To Treat Cold In A 3 Years Old Child?

Hi Doctor. I have seen very good answers that you have given to other parents/guardians with regard to edenoids. My son is 3 yrs and 4 months and for the last about 3 months, we have been in and out of hospital because of multiple problems; colds, flu, cough, tonsilitis, pharyngitis and fever. I decided to consult an ENT specialist who requested for a PNS x-ray. The X-ray has shown adenoid hypertropy and the ENT specialist has recommended for the removal of the adenoids. Of course I m jittery about this especially when I think of General anethesia. Do you think the surgery is important? Thank you. Esther from Tulaga, Kenya
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Hi. Sorry to hear about the problems of little kid. As far as your question is concerned , if the diagnosis of adenoids has been confirmed by an ENT doctor and surgical removal has been advised by a specialist then its better to go with that. In the other scenerio , the kid may have these problems repeatedly. Secondly you have concerns about general anaesthesia in a kid. Let me tell you that now a days due to advancement in medical sciences, general anaesthesia in kids is a common practice and routinely given by qualified anaesthetists. So i would suggest you to stay assured and go for the surgical option. It would be better for the health of kid. Wishing you and your family the best of health.
Regards.
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How To Treat Cold In A 3 Years Old Child?

Hi. Sorry to hear about the problems of little kid. As far as your question is concerned , if the diagnosis of adenoids has been confirmed by an ENT doctor and surgical removal has been advised by a specialist then its better to go with that. In the other scenerio , the kid may have these problems repeatedly. Secondly you have concerns about general anaesthesia in a kid. Let me tell you that now a days due to advancement in medical sciences, general anaesthesia in kids is a common practice and routinely given by qualified anaesthetists. So i would suggest you to stay assured and go for the surgical option. It would be better for the health of kid. Wishing you and your family the best of health. Regards.