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Is Surgery For Enlarged Adenoids Recommended At 6 Year Of Age?

My Son is 6years old. He often has breathing problem while sleeping. Our ENT has suggested that he has a enlarged adenoids and has to undergo a surgery to remove the same. Is it safe to perform the surgery at this age. Can the same be postponed for a couple of years?
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Hi dear,
I understand your concern. You should not wait more years, adenoids should be removed till 3 years earlier. It is just resources of infection, it can give complication to kidneys, heart. It is not necessary, they don't make their function.
Hope I answered your question. If you have any further questions ,please don't hesitate to contact me. I am always happy to help you
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Is Surgery For Enlarged Adenoids Recommended At 6 Year Of Age?

Hi dear, I understand your concern. You should not wait more years, adenoids should be removed till 3 years earlier. It is just resources of infection, it can give complication to kidneys, heart. It is not necessary, they don t make their function. Hope I answered your question. If you have any further questions ,please don t hesitate to contact me. I am always happy to help you