Adenoid hypertrophy is a problem that many parents may face as their child grows. Adenoids are a group of lymphoid tissues located in the nasopharynx that normally help our children defend themselves against invasion by pathogens from the outside world. However, when adenoids are overgrown for various reasons, affecting the child's breathing and daily life, we need to pay extra attention and find suitable treatments.
What are the symptoms of an enlarged adenoid? What are the effects of adenoid hypertrophy?
Common symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy include nasal congestion, sleep snoring, mouth breathing, hearing loss, etc. These symptoms not only affect the quality of your child's sleep, but can also lead to a series of problems such as stunted growth, poor concentration, and decreased academic performance. Long-term mouth breathing may also cause the child to develop an "adenoid face", which can affect the appearance of the face.
My child has an enlarged adenoid, is surgery the only solution?
Faced with the problem of adenoid hypertrophy, many parents first think of surgical treatment. Indeed, surgery is a quick and effective treatment that can quickly relieve your child's symptoms. However, surgery is not the only option, and it is not suitable for all conditions.
In addition to surgical treatment, the treatment of adenoid hypertrophy includes a variety of methods such as medication, physical therapy, and conservative treatment. In the course of treatment, the key is to find the root cause of adenoid hypertrophy and target the treatment. For example, if adenoid hypertrophy is caused by allergies, we can take anti-allergy treatments; If it is caused by an infection, we can treat it with antibiotics. At the same time, we can also prevent the occurrence of adenoid hypertrophy by improving lifestyle habits and enhancing immunity.
Warm tips from ENT experts:
If you notice that your child has symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy, do not be too nervous or blindly choose surgery. First of all, the child should be taken to a regular hospital for examination and diagnosis in time; Secondly, fully communicate with the doctor to understand the child's condition and treatment plan; Finally, choose the right treatment according to your doctor's recommendations.