If we go for adenoidectomy for child who is 7yr old.she has allergic rhinitis.then she never breath through mouth if she gets allergy also .only snoring can be removed or mouth breathing will also completly stops
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
Yes u are partially right...but sometimes Adenoid surgery also leads to improvement in nasal symptoms...but yes, if she really has allergic rhinitis then it won't improve after adenoidectomy
Rest if u have further questions u can consult me on this platform...thanks
Adenoidectomy is usually not required until age of 8years as tonsils reach maximum size until then.
But there are conditions where it can be considered even in children less than 8years
However child requires in-person evaluation
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