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Common cold on going for 5 years

2017-12-25 12:50:41
My 7 yr old daughter has been struggling to sleep and complaining on and off of headaches since she was 2 yrs old. At night she struggles to sleep and makes swallowing sounds. I am worried and don't know which specialist to show her. Pls help!
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She seems to be suffering from enlargement of adenoids with obstructive sleep apnea. This condition needs to be evaluated in detail and treatment needs to be given which may include surgery known as adenoidectomy
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-12-25 23:50:59

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