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The consequences may be serious, as [[papilloma]]s are at least partially obstructing the airway to cause these symptoms and should be removed immediately. | The consequences may be serious, as [[papilloma]]s are at least partially obstructing the airway to cause these symptoms and should be removed immediately. | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
Regardless of the treatment used, the tumors will reoccur. In severe cases, tumors may occur once or twice a month. In less severe cases, tumors may occur once or twice a year. | Regardless of the treatment used, the tumors will reoccur. In severe cases, tumors may occur once or twice a month. In less severe cases, tumors may occur once or twice a year. Some children experience some relief or remission of the disease when they begin puberty. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Complications
The consequences may be serious, as papillomas are at least partially obstructing the airway to cause these symptoms and should be removed immediately.
Prognosis
Regardless of the treatment used, the tumors will reoccur. In severe cases, tumors may occur once or twice a month. In less severe cases, tumors may occur once or twice a year. Some children experience some relief or remission of the disease when they begin puberty.