Can My Child’s Adenoids Grow Back After Adenoidectomy? A Parent’s Guide Your child had their adenoids removed. For a while, the difference may have been obvious. They breathed more comfortably through their nose, slept more quietly or seemed less congested. Then, months or perhaps years later, the snoring starts again. Their mouth is open during sleep. Their nose sounds blocked. They seem congested most mornings. Parents understandably begin wondering: “Have the adenoids grown back?” The short answer is: Adenoid tissue can grow back after surgery, but significant regrowth is uncommon. Current NHS guidance specifically lists adenoid regrowth as a possible complication of adenoidectomy but states that it is not common. Just as importantly, returning symptoms do not necessarily mean the adenoids have returned . Children can develop nasal allergy, recurrent viral infections, enlarged tonsils, turbinate swelling and other causes of blocked nasal breathing. This guide expla...
Why Is My Child’s Breathing Noisy? A Parent’s Guide to Stridor, Croup and When to Seek Help Hearing an unusual noise when your child breathes can be frightening. Parents may describe the sound as squeaky, harsh, wheezy, whistling or “croupy”. Some notice it only when their child is crying or excited. Others hear it while the child is resting or sleeping. One of the most important points is that not all noisy breathing is the same . A noise coming from the nose is different from a wheeze coming from the lower airways. A harsh sound when a child inhales may be stridor , which can indicate narrowing of the upper airway or voice box. Many causes of noisy breathing in children are treatable, and some are temporary. However, because a child’s airway is relatively small, worsening breathing difficulty should always be taken seriously. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Consultant ENT Surgeon, assesses children with ear, nose, throat, voice and upper-airway concerns from Lond...