Throat dry issue

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Throat dry issue

Asked for Male, 8 Years

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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Dr. Oliyath Ali

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Delhi

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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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Dr. Baisali Sarkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Kolkata

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

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Dr. Vaibhav B Hapalia ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 4 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vaibhav B Hapalia

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 4 yrs exp Mumbai

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

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