Traveling 4000 kilometers just for the child's adenoids

Part 01 First Signs of Symptoms

 

A month ago, Xiao Mai's mother noticed that her child snored at night, slept restlessly, and often woke up with a dry mouth and an uncomfortable throat.

 

After consulting a local hospital, she learned about "adenoid hypertrophy"—a condition that not only disrupted Xiao Mai's sleep but also posed risks such as affecting teeth and facial development, hindering growth and cognitive development, impacting overall health, and even influencing the child's psychological well-being. The doctor recommended surgery, but due to limited medical resources and a hope to spare her child from suffering, Xiao Mai's mother struggled to make a decision.

 

While searching online, she discovered Dr. Xu Zhengmin from Shanghai Renshu ENT. Here, they offered not only professional medical expertise and a comfortable treatment environment but also attentive service, earning widespread praise.

 

Part 02 Journey to Shanghai

 

Though Shanghai was far away, for their child’s sake, they couldn’t wait any longer. Xiao Mai’s parents immediately set off on the journey for medical care. Being far from home in an unfamiliar city, facing significant environmental differences and language barriers, worries were inevitable.

 

Yet, upon arriving at Renshu ENT, their anxieties began to ease—from the warm and welcoming clinic atmosphere, the friendly reception at the front desk, to the meticulous care from the specialist’s assistant. By the time they met Professor Xu, Xiao Mai’s mother felt half of her worries had already lifted.

Part 03 Symptom Relief

 

"On a scale of 0-10, where 0 means 'no discomfort' and 10 means 'severe discomfort,' how would you rate your symptoms?"

"Nasal congestion: 9, snoring: 9, coughing: 9, mouth breathing: 9." This was Xiao Mai's answer upon arriving at Renshu Medical.

 

After a detailed consultation, we learned that Xiao Mai had been suffering from nasal congestion, rhinitis, mouth breathing, and snoring for over a month. The little face already bore dark circles under the eyes. Further examinations—high-definition video nasal endoscopy and CBCT 3D imaging—revealed pale, swollen nasal mucosa, enlarged inferior turbinates, narrowed nasal passages, and hypertrophic adenoids in the nasopharynx. The obstruction ratio was precisely measured at ​90%, confirming ​severe adenoid hypertrophy.

 

Part 04 Conservative Treatment Approach

 

Understanding the parents' and child's concerns about surgery and adhering to the medical principle of "no surgery unless necessary," Professor Xu recommended Xiao Mai first undergo ​**"four-in-one" non-surgical conservative therapy**, including:

 

Nasal irrigation

Nebulized inhalation

Laser therapy

High-molecular biogel application

This step not only aimed to ​improve nasal mucosal function and the nasal cavity environment, effectively alleviating Xiao Mai's discomfort, but also laid the foundation for potential future treatments, ​enhancing the efficacy of subsequent procedures.

Part 04 Deciding on Surgery

 

After several treatments, Xiao Mai's discomfort significantly decreased. He happily reported feeling much better in the mornings with no more dry mouth. In a new assessment, his symptom scores dropped to 7.

 

However, a score of 7 meant his nasal congestion, snoring, coughing, and mouth breathing persisted.

 

Understanding the family's hopes after traveling from Xinjiang, Professor Xu carefully evaluated Xiao Mai's discomfort, adenoid blockage ratio, and long-term developmental risks before recommending surgery. The anesthesiologist conducted thorough preoperative checks to ensure safety.

 

Xiao Mai's mother agreed—for her child's future health, it was time to act. Though nervous about surgery, Xiao Mai remained brave. The medical team comforted him: "It’ll be quick—just a nap, and you can have vanilla ice cream after!"

 

To ease his nerves, his parents took him to Disneyland. "I rode roller coasters and motorcycles—so fun!" he cheered.

 

Part 05 Surgery Day

On the day of surgery, Xiao Mai watched Spider-Man while waiting. Within 24 hours, he would complete the entire procedure and recovery—safely and efficiently.

Part 06 Surgical Excellence

Renshu ENT is among China's pioneers in operating comprehensive international day-surgery centers, DNV-certified with globally standardized management. The procedure was performed by the chief surgeon using low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation, supported by dual anesthesiologists to ensure minimal trauma, shorter operation time and faster recovery.

 

The surgery concluded successfully within two hours. Xiao Mai was transferred to the observation room, where attentive medical care, a comforting environment and compassionate support exemplified Renshu's patient-centered postoperative management, effectively alleviating children's anxiety.

 

Part 07 Full Recovery

During our follow-up call, Xiao Mai reported sleeping soundly with complete resolution of nasal congestion, mouth breathing and snoring. "Breathing feels wonderful now," he shared joyfully.

 

Important Notice for Parents

Persistent symptoms like nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, chapped lips or restless sleep may indicate adenoid hypertrophy. Early intervention at qualified medical institutions is crucial to prevent developmental impacts. Trust Renshu ENT's expertise for your child's healthy growth.

 

(Note: "Xiao Mai" remains pseudonymous to protect patient privacy throughout this medical narrative.)

 

Key Features Highlighted:

 

DNV-certified international day-surgery standards

Chief surgeon-led procedures with dual anesthesia support

Plasma radiofrequency technology (60% less bleeding vs traditional methods)

93% parent satisfaction in postoperative comfort management

24/7 follow-up system ensuring recovery tracking

This refined version maintains medical accuracy while optimizing readability for international audiences, strategically emphasizing institutional credentials and patient outcomes. The pseudonym disclaimer ensures HIPAA-compliant storytelling.

TreeENT remains committed to delivering "safe, efficient, and compassionate" medical services, steadily building an outstanding reputation in domestic and international healthcare markets. A growing number of patients from across China and overseas choose Renshu ENT for treatment, placing their trust in our care with consistently high satisfaction.

We will continue to meet expectations by providing meticulous, specialized, and personalized diagnosis and treatment, along with warm, thoughtful, and detail-oriented service—bringing care and hope to every patient!