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Adenoid hypertrophy
My son s being diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy.and he has frequent nasal flow ,snoring,mouth breathing n mild cough since 3months.is it advisable to join such kids for swimming classes ?wil it aggravate the condition? Pl advice
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Adenoid is a lymphnode behind the nose.
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Adenoids hypertrophy predispose to ear infection as well swimming.
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
28 yrs exp
Bangalore
As he has crossed 5years of age, a persistant adenoid hypertrophy needs to be removed surgically. This will solve a his problems. The child can subsequently take up swimming after 2 weeks of the surgery.
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