- male
- 5 Years
- 14/08/2025
My 5-year-old son keeps sucking his tongue at night and the doctor recommended a nasal endoscopy to check for enlarged adenoids Is this procedure safe for a little kid And can adenoids be treated with medication or does he definitely need surgery
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