Adenoids - It's Causes & Treatment
Adenoids are a lump
of lymphoid tissue situated in your upper airway between your nose & back
of your throat they are a part of the immune system and are only present in children by the age of 7-8 yrs. they start shrinking in size and by late teens they are barely visible.
Adenoids
help the child fight infection and to protect the body from bacteria and viruses.
Unlike tonsils you may not be able to see the child’s adenoids by looking in
their mouth an x ray or scan may be required.
Adenoids are
enlarged when there is an:
1.
Infection with bacteria or virus
2.
Allergies
Symptoms of
hypertrophied or enlarged adenoids:
1.
Mouth breathing
2.
Snoring
3.
Breathing stopped for a few seconds during sleep(sleep apnea).
4.
Bad breath
5.
Running nose and nasal congestion
6.
Frequent sinus infections
7.
Frequent middle ear infections.
Self-help
measures includes
1.
Warm saline gargles.
2.
Steam inhalation
Avoid:
1.
Avoid cold drinks and cold food.
2.
Avoid cold, damp and overcrowded places.
Homeopathy offers customized
treatments to cure enlarged adenoids and tonsils
And
it also enhances the body resistance to fight recurrent infections.
