My son had an xray to see if he had enlarged adenoids.  Recently, he had dental surgery for cavities and was under sedation.  The dentist said he was a mouth breather and his adenoids looked enlarged.  He doesnt have sleep apnea, but he does have chronic allergies with nasal congestion.  His xray came back as having moderate adenoid and tonsils.  He is 6 years old and was a premie.  Will the ENTdoc suggest surgery?  He sleeps normally.  Sometimes, he coughs in bed at night, but doesnt awake, goes back to sleep.  He doesnt stop breathing either.  When he has a cold, sometimes it seems like he stops breathing for a couple of seconds.  What do you usually advise?  Thanks
Hello dear thanks for your query at ChatDoctori understand your concern regarding son indication for adenoid surgery are like following1 adenoids causing snoring, mouth breathing, sleep apnea, speech abnormalities2 recurrent sinus infection3 chronic ear infection associated with adenoids4 dental malocclusionsyour child does not seem to have any above problems there is no need for surgery urgently now. Take care to avoid child getting frequent nasal infections by avoiding cold items, dust, pollution. If any above-mentioned symptoms are there child might need surgery. For cold and cough give child plenty of water, no need for antibiotics, syrup minaret 6ml if not subsiding.regards