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Throat dry issue

2021-12-26 07:03:02
Hi Doctor, My son is making from throat sound while sleeping.  This is issue is there for the past 6 months. Now almost everyday making sound while sleeping.
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Sir he may be having a nasal obstruction due to dns, hypertrophy of turbinate or polyp etc, or may be enlarged tonsils and adenoids. A detailed consultation is needed to confirm the cause and treat it

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There can be some obstruction in nose or postnasal space. It can be due to turbinate hypertrophy, congested nose, adenoid etc
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Saline nasal wash. Diagnostic nasal endoscopy for evaluation of cause

Answered2021-12-26 14:20:57

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Enlarged adenoids and Tonsils may cause narrowing of airway, hence the sound. Clinical examination required for further management

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