ENT and pediatric docs...question regarding adenoidectomy

If you want a second opinion, ask another physician. Not a damn message board.

Get a 2nd opinion. Probably just needs TM tubes.

Heavy breathing “sometimes” at night doesn’t mean anything.

Nah. You don’t want to give them the same one every time. That’s when they start getting immune.

Minimize the exposure of your child to anesthesia. While links to learning disabilities, etc from multiple exposures to anesthesia under age 3 are weak, I’d still err on the side of caution. What I mean is get it all done at once rather than multiple exposures/separate surgeries.

Our little girl just had tubes and adenoids taken out about a month ago. She’s almost a year and a half. Cost us $280 after deductible and worth every penny. Poor thing had ear infections every other month and we couldn’t keep giving her antibiotics without posing a risk to her health. Sleeps great but she’s always slept well. Procedure takes probably less than an hour. The first 2-3 days after she was irritable but couldn’t be happier now. If you’re hesitant, get another opinion but you were referred to a specialist for a reason.

Vert Benign surgery but some people die from it each year. I wouldn't at 11 months. But the ENT's Hatteras ain't going to pay for itself. But what do I know? I'm Just A fricking E R Doctor

Intubated?

Adenoidectomy is outpatient and usually done in about 30 minutes. I don't think they intubate for adenoid removal.

Sounds like he needs a cpap machine

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My question to any ENT or ped docs...is it necessary, especially at this age? Just can't imagine having my son intubated for an adenoidectomy that may have no real benefit. Others whose children had adenoidectomies please chime in.

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Just a student, NOT a Dr., but have scrubbed in for a number of Tubes + Adenoids procedures (which im fairly certain is what you are referring to).

Its a very, very simple and common procedure and if my experience with the Doc in BR i scrubbed in with is worth anything, I was amazed at how quickly/efficiently it was done. This of course will vary depending on your doctor and specific conditions of the patient, but shouldnt be significantly.

As to the necessity of it, I cannot say because 1) I do not have my MD, and 2) I dont know the specifics of your child in particular.

My advice is just listen to your Doctor. DO educate yourself on the topic of course and Dont be afraid to ask questions if you have them. Its also their job to make sure you are understanding of and comfortable as possible with why/what they are doing