Mouth breathing. Can help him with this?

Do xray soft tissue nasopharynx to rule out enlarged adenoid

It looks like he is having Adenoid problem Most common symptoms are Mouth breathing, snoring, frequent cold, sometimes even Ear block sensation and pain

Get consultation from ENT specialist for XRay and medications

What Are Adenoids? • Adenoids are lymphoid tissue located behind the nose. • They help fight infections in early childhood. • They usually shrink as children grow older. ⸻ Causes of Adenoid Enlargement • Repeated upper respiratory infections • Allergies • Exposure to pollutants or smoke • Chronic sinusitis ⸻ Symptoms of Adenoid Hypertrophy • Mouth breathing • Nasal blockage • Snoring • Sleep disturbances / Sleep apnea • Noisy breathing • Recurrent ear infections • Nasal speech (hyponasal voice) • Poor appetite or growth (in chronic cases) ⸻ Diagnosis • ENT examination • Nasal endoscopy (gold standard) • X-ray of nasopharynx (sometimes) ⸻ Management 1. Medical Management • Nasal steroid sprays • Saline nasal washes • Antihistamines (if allergy-related) • Treat associated sinus/allergic issues 2. Surgical Management – Adenoidectomy • Recommended when: • Severe nasal obstruction • Sleep apnea or disturbed sleep • Recurrent ear infections / glue ear • Failure of medical treatment • Safe day-care procedure with quick recovery ⸻ Home & Lifestyle Tips • Avoid exposure to smoke and dust • Maintain good hydration • Treat allergies early • Steam inhalation (as advised)

Endoscopy evaluation