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Adenoiditis is the condition wherein the adenoids get inflamed and enlarged after getting infected, resulting in problems like respiratory infections and difficulty in breathing. Adenoids are a plot of tissue, located in the higher part of the throat. They, along with the tonsils, help in clearing the infections and balancing the body fluids. Adenoids also help in fighting the infections in the body by producing antibodies.
Adenoiditis or an enlarged adenoid is a common problem in children. It is a condition where adenoids are swollen. It might affect nose, lips and the mouth of the affected person. It might lead to difficulty in breathing as well, which might lead to breathing from the mouth and resulting in cracked lips, running nose and a bad breath.
Adenoiditis usually occurs due to infection in the adenoids. However, several other reasons might also contribute to the swelling up of adenoids, like when the tissues are fighting with any kind of infection. Some children are born with enlarged adenoids, which generally start to shrink after five years of age. If the adenoids remain swollen for a prolonged period, then it can be a problematic situation.
You could be at the risk of developing adenoiditis if:
The symptoms of adenoiditis include:
After suspecting adenoiditis, the doctor might conduct a thorough check-up of the ears, throat, neck and mouth to get an accurate idea of the situation. The doctor might suggest X- ray to see the exact damage caused. He might use a special instrument to check the size of adenoids.
If diagnosed at the right time, enlarged adenoids do not create much of a problem. A timely treatment can cure the problem and it might subside gradually too. Some of the complications caused by untreated adenoiditis include:
The correct treatment for adenoiditis can be devised based on the reason for swelling up of the adenoids. In the case of mild symptoms, the doctor might not start any treatment. If the doctor suspects any bacterial infection, then he might provide nasal sprays or antibiotics to reduce the swelling. Certain medications like nasal steroid can be suggested or given to shrink the enlarged adenoids. If medications and other things do not help, then a surgery called adenoidectomy can be performed to remove the enlarged adenoids.
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