Nose block

2022-02-03 02:01:05
Every day my 4 yr old son has nose block while he sleeps in the night and we notice that he bites teeth often. We are concerned that he doesn't sleep peacefully. Please advise what is the remedy.
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You need to consult a paediatrician first.

Answered2022-02-03 03:42:35

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Get his Xray nasopharynx for adenoids done and share the same. Also you can visit an ENT specialist for nasal endoscopy.

Answered2022-02-03 02:10:56

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May be he is suffering from Adenoid enlargement. Adenoid hypertrophy (or enlarged adenoids) is the unusual enlargement of the adenoid tonsil. The inflammation is common in children, especially between age group 2-6 years. The enlargement of tissue can be either due to bacterial infection or physiological reason.
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Answered2022-02-03 03:52:15

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