A Case of Respiratory Distress by Tonsilloadenoid Hypertrophy

Abstract

A 5-year-old boy who had developed respiratory distress associated with acute inflammatory disease and presented with cyanosis was reported. The tonsils became markedly hypertrophic, and X-rays of the lateral view of the nasopharynx revealed that the respiratory tract was narrowing. Adenotonsillectomy was performed while waiting for stabilization of the condition with the use of an antibiotics and oxygen inhalation. The adenotonsillectomy markedly improved the respiratory distress and contributed to favorable course of the patient.