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Will adenoid cause asthma
My son has adenoid grade 3.. he has a mild cough and mild snoring. Somebody said that the adenoid will cause asthma.. im scared
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If repeated adenoid infections present
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No, Adenoid will not cause Asthma...but It can cause recurrent cough and cold..so advice to get X ray nasopharynx done to check the size of adenoid and then manage accordingly...If you need any assistance you can consult on practo
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Next step is X ray Nasopharynx
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Adenoid not related to asthma , so Dnt worry
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If adenoids use treatment for that
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Nothing to be scared of.
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Please don’t worry. Adenoid grade 3 does not cause asthma. It can cause snoring and mild cough due to nasal blockage or post-nasal drip. Asthma is a separate lung condition.
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Monitor symptom’s . If there is wheezing, breathing difficulty, or persistent cough, then evaluation needed
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Adenoids enlargement will not cause asthma . Don’t worry .
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
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16 yrs exp
Pune
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