Adenoids
- Overview
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Complications
- Homoeopathic Treatment
- Do's and Don'ts
- Diet and Nutrition
WHAT ARE ADENOIDS?
Adenoids are nothing but a mass of lymphatic tissue. They are located in the roof of the nasopharynx, where the nose blends into the throat. Though tonsils and adenoids are mostly referred together, you can see tonsils with open mouth in front of mirror. But you cannot see adenoids. They hang from the upper part of the back of the nasal cavity.
Adenoids form an important part of the defense mechanism in children. They perform a key role in fighting infections. But they become less important once a child gets older and the body develops other ways to fight germs. Adenoids shrink naturally once a child reaches 5 years of age and tend to disappear altogether by the time the child becomes a teenager.
Because Adenoids trap germs that enter the body, adenoid tissue sometimes swells (gets puffier) temporarily as they try to fight off an infection. But while fighting the infection, Adenoids can themselves fall prey to it and become diseased. Airways are obstructed, and nasal breathing becomes difficult. Read more about Causes of Adenoids.
Swollen or enlarged adenoids are among the commonest conditions children suffer from. Because there is a chronic noseblock, the child's voice can acquire a nasal twang.
Classmates and peers always find amusement in teasing such children . This is the time when your child needs maximum love, care and attention.
WHAT HAPPENS IN ADENOIDS?
Quick Look
- Stuffy Nose
- Snoring and sleep apnea (sudden absence of breath while sleeping)
- Sinusitis and other infections in ears, nose and throat
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WHAT CAN ADENOIDS LEAD TO?
Adenoids enlargement causes an atypical appearance of the face, known as Adenoid facies. Features of Adenoid facies include:
- Mouth breathing
- Elongated face
- Prominent incisors (upper 4 and lower 4 front teeth)
- Hypoplastic maxilla (underdeveloped upper jaw)
- Short upper lip
- Elevated nostrils
- High arched palate
HOW WELL HOMEOPATHY WORKS IN ADENOIDS
- Homeopathy has an excellent track record in Treatment For Adenoids and helps to prevent impending surgery usually performed in these cases.
- Homeopathic medicines are natural, without any side-effects and completely safe for children.
- Moreover, it also helps in preventing relapse of the condition.
- Homeopathic Treatment For Adenoids has more than 100 remedies in its treasury for the treatment of this condition.
Few of our amazing remedies include:
- Agraphis: A very potent remedy for enlarged adenoids. It is useful in cases where there is tendency to recurrent middle ear infections due to enlarged adenoids. Stuffy nose is present. Hearing is impaired due to enlarged adenoids.
- Tuberculinum: It is one of the most effective medicines for enlarged adenoids, tonsils and lymph nodes. Children who get infections of the ear, nose and throat every other week or every other month are usually suitable for this remedy.
- Hydrastis: Again a wonderful remedy for adenoid problems. Thick, sticky, yellowish nasal discharge is present. Also there is discharge from back of nose. There is associated diminished hearing.
Adenoids are nothing but a mass of lymphatic tissue. They are located in the roof of the nasopharynx, where the nose blends into the throat. Though tonsils and adenoids are mostly referred together, you can see tonsils with open mouth in front of mirror. But you cannot see adenoids. They hang from the upper part of the back of the nasal cavity.
Adenoids form an important part of the defense mechanism in children. They perform a key role in fighting infections. But they become less important once a child gets older and the body develops other ways to fight germs. Adenoids shrink naturally once a child reaches 5 years of age and tend to disappear altogether by the time the child becomes a teenager.
Because Adenoids trap germs that enter the body, adenoid tissue sometimes swells (gets puffier) temporarily as they try to fight off an infection. But while fighting the infection, Adenoids can themselves fall prey to it and become diseased. Airways are obstructed, and nasal breathing becomes difficult. Read more about Causes of Adenoids.
Swollen or enlarged adenoids are among the commonest conditions children suffer from. Because there is a chronic noseblock, the child's voice can acquire a nasal twang.
Classmates and peers always find amusement in teasing such children . This is the time when your child needs maximum love, care and attention.
- blocked, stuffy nose.
- ear problems.
- problems sleeping.
- snoring.
- sore throat.
- difficulty swallowing.
- swollen glands in the neck.
- problems breathing through the nose.
Adenoiditis can be caused by a bacterial infection, such as infection with the bacteria Streptococcus. It can also be caused by a number of viruses, including Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus.
You may experience a number of complications from adenoiditis. These complications may result in chronic or severe inflammation in adenoidal tissues that spread to other locations of the head and neck.
Ear Infections
You may experience infections of the middle ear. Your adenoids lie next to the Eustachian tubes, which are the tubes that allow fluid to drain from the ears. As your adenoiditis becomes more severe, the inflammation may block the opening of the tubes leading to the middle ear. This can lead to infection, as well as difficulty hearing.
Glue Ear
This can occur when mucus builds up and blocks the middle ear. It typically begins as a blockage of the Eustachian tubes. It will impact your hearing.
Sinus Problems (Sinusitis)
Your sinus cavities may fill up with fluid and become infected. The sinuses are the hollow areas within the facial bones around your eyes and nose that contain pockets of air.
Infections of the Chest
You may experience a chest infection, such as pneumonia or bronchitis, if your adenoids become severely infected with a virus or bacteria. The infection may spread to the lungs, bronchioles, and other structures in the respiratory system.
- Homeopathy has an excellent track record in Treatment For Adenoids and helps to prevent impending surgery usually performed in these cases.
- Homeopathic medicines are natural, without any side-effects and completely safe for children.
- Moreover, it also helps in preventing relapse of the condition.
- Homeopathic Treatment For Adenoids has more than 100 remedies in its treasury for the treatment of this condition.
Few of our amazing remedies include:
- Agraphis: A very potent remedy for enlarged adenoids. It is useful in cases where there is tendency to recurrent middle ear infections due to enlarged adenoids. Stuffy nose is present. Hearing is impaired due to enlarged adenoids.
- Tuberculinum: It is one of the most effective medicines for enlarged adenoids, tonsils and lymph nodes. Children who get infections of the ear, nose and throat every other week or every other month are usually suitable for this remedy.
- Hydrastis: Again a wonderful remedy for adenoid problems. Thick, sticky, yellowish nasal discharge is present. Also there is discharge from back of nose. There is associated diminished hearing.
Do’s
- Eat healthy and balanced diet. Include more green vegetables in your child's diet.
- Make sure your child drinks enough water to facilitate easy discharge of toxins from body.
- Encourage the child to stay active. This increases immunity.
- Teach children about hygiene and importance of washing hands.
- Keep your kids away from dust and dirt.
DON'TS
- Avoid smoking in front of kids.
- Reduce intake of junk foods in kids.
- Do not self-medicate.
- Eating soft foods like plain pasta, rice, yogurt and puddings are easy to swallow and provide relief too.
- Certain foods like citrus fruits, chilled or sour fruits, cold food, cold drinks, ice, ice-creams and aerated drinks and snacks should be avoided.
- Fluids like lukewarm water, lemon and honey juice will help to a greater extent. Gargle with warm water, a pinch of salt and turmeric to sooth the throat.
- Dairy products like milk, butter, cheese should be avoided as they increase mucus secretion in the respiratory system.
- Consume more fruits, raw vegetables, hot vegetable soups, carrots, bananas, avocado, raspberries, cauliflower, whole grains, unpolished rice and wheat germ, dried beans, peas and soybeans in diet.
- Consume more of vitamin A-rich foods like carrots and tomatoes, liver oils of fish, as they help in maintaining the integrity of the respiratory mucosa.
- Every morning, a mixture of cup water, little ginger, 2-3 leaves of sweet basil (tulsi) and mint leaves should be taken to boost up the immunity.