My father had similar problems, could it be hereditary?
2006-09-07 05:58:59 · 16 answers · asked by trisha 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It could be the shape of their noses. Deviated septum blocks the air way through the nostrils or it could be sinus problems which are also hereditary. The only way to find out is go to a nose and throat specialist.
2006-09-07 06:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by PHILLYGUY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statistically by far the most common cause of nasal obstruction in a 3 year old is enlarged adenoids. They are behind the nose and (as a previous answer has noted) are not visible by looking in the mouth. Your ENT should have either put a fiberoptic scope in the nose to examine the adenoids, or taken an xray to assess their size. Deviated septum causing symptoms in a 3 year old is extremely rare. Plus septal surgery is a big deal in that age group. Adenoidectomy is not. Allergies should be investigated if the adenoids turn out not to be enlarged.
2016-03-27 01:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by Shelley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be, Maybe there is a blockage. You should really take him to your doctor to make sure that it's not serious. It could be a small problem. I would ask your father when he started having the same problems and see what he did, it could be something running through the family. I would definetly take him to the doctor though. Good Luck
2006-09-07 06:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by eclipse_girl18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sinus problems like these are known to be hereditary - contact his doctor about it first of all. If you feel the need, I also suggest you contact an herbalist about it - the natural way is always better than a pill.
2006-09-07 06:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by tecsklls9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor.
2006-09-07 06:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by Chicago's 1st Lady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a deviated septum. The surgical correction sometime works but also may make the condition worse.
2006-09-07 06:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by work_thenplay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sinuses could be congested due to allergies. He may have polyps in the sinuses as well. You may want to get a sinus X-ray done. Good luck.
2006-09-07 06:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by superrrmodel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe peas in the nose. Go see an EENT specialist.
2006-09-07 06:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be many different things i would take him to the doctor and have them check it out. It could be his tonsils and atanoids too. It would be safer to just take him to get checked. and yes it could be hereidarty
2006-09-07 06:01:28 · answer #9 · answered by star19825812 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes need to take him to an ear nose and throat doctor
2006-09-07 06:00:44 · answer #10 · answered by valgal115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋