<s>[INST] Sir, My son is two and hal year old, having coutinuous colds ( running nose) problem. Recently a doctor identified it as adenoids and suggested me to go for surgical removal of the same. I s t must at his age. any alternative is available. How serious it is . pl. answer [/INST] hellothe usual age of adenoid removal is 3 years plus.till then you have to avoid the things that can trigger allergy like dust,cold weather,cold and sour drinks or foods,also avoid ketchup and candies etc.use a good antiallergic medicine like cetrizine about 5 ml at night(dnt know the trade name of this drug in your country) till he is around 3 years of age and also use monteleukast sachet 4 mg one at night for 3 months during spring and winters when there are more chances of allergy.use home remedies like hiney 1 tablespoon in 1 glass of luke warm water early in the morning.hope it will help </s>