What to do if adenoids are enlarged?

Adenoids hypertrophy, also known as pharyngeal tonsil hyperplasia, is caused by a chronic inflammation. Regarding adenoids enlargement, patients generally use Chinese or Western medicine for treatment, which is a relatively conservative treatment method commonly used in medicine. The disease can also be alleviated through professional massage and comprehensive care measures. What should we do if we have enlarged adenoids? Let’s take a look at its treatment methods.

1. Adenoids hypertrophy is harmful and should be treated promptly

Adenoids, also called pharyngeal tonsils or adenoids, are located at the top of the nasopharynx and the posterior wall of the pharynx. They belong to the lymphoid tissue and have an orange-slice-like surface. Like tonsils, adenoids gradually grow larger with age after birth. They proliferate most rapidly between the ages of 4 and 6, and gradually shrink after puberty. Adenoids hypertrophy can cause other complications. In a few cases, chronic nasal obstruction and long-term hypoxia may lead to cor pulmonale and even acute heart failure. Long-term adenoid hypertrophy can cause the nose to become flat, the nose wings to be poorly developed, the eyes to become wider, mouth breathing, and the facial expression to be dull, presenting a special adenoid face. At this time, both physical and intellectual development are greatly affected.

2. Drug therapy

When it comes to adenoids hypertrophy, parents often first resort to medication. Experts point out that the causes of adenoids hypertrophy in children are complex. Blindly taking medicine will not only have ineffective effects, but may also cause "destructive treatment". Only standardized diagnosis and treatment, finding the cause and symptomatic treatment can scientifically cure adenoids hypertrophy in children.

3. Scientific and standardized treatment

The effective treatment of adenoids hypertrophy in children should be based on a comprehensive examination of the cause and analysis of the condition. In addition, children are in a critical period of growth and development. Therefore, the treatment of adenoids hypertrophy in children should follow the principles of minimally invasive treatment, retaining normal physiological functions, and not affecting development.