my son has a problem breathing. the doctor said he has adenoids how are they treated?

Question

the doc said the can be operated if they become problematic,but all the same i am very worried,what are they?HOW DO THEY DEVELOP?

Answer 1

if his adenoids are enlarged, the treatment is to remove them surgically. he may also need a tonsillectomy if he is having trouble breathing.

Answer 2

Adenoids are patches of lymphatic tissue that develop at the back of the nose (a bit like tonsils in the mouth, the adenoids screen the nose for infection). It is normal to have adenoids, just like it is normal to have tonsils.

They contain lymphocytes - immune system cells for detecting and fighting infections.

With infections, they swell up (with cells dividing and making more immune cells to fight better) but if they swell up too much they can block the back of the nose and be a problem.

ENT (ear nose and throat doctors) can take them out if they block off the nose. This operation is called ADENOIDECTOMY

It is a bit like tonsillectomy and they often do both at the same time.

The child (usually it is a child) is given a general anaesthetic and then they are asleep and cannot feel the operation.

Then the ENT surgeon with open the child's mouth and with a tonsil spoon scoop out the tonsils. They apply a pack and some pressure to stop the bleeding.

Then they will put a mirror in the child's mouth to see the adenoids and then they will use another tool called an adenoid curette to do a similar thing here. They may need some long forceps to get any residual tissue and they apply a pack for bleeding. These days they have some snazzier tools - like a diathermy burning probe that can just burn the tissue or a suction probe that can vacuum it up!

Answer 3

Adenoids, which are swellings at the back of the nose, above the tonsils, are formed almost exclusively in preadolescent children. They assist the body's defenses against respiratory tract infections and are only troublesome if they grow too large. Normally, they begin to enlarge at about the age three, probably to give extra protection to the lungs and chest when the child is particulary susceptable to infection. At about five years old, the adenoids begin to shrink and they disappear at puberty. In few cases, however, they grow instead, and eventually obstruct the airway from the nose to the throat, the opening of the eustachian tubes from the middle ear to the nose, or both. If either or both obstructions develop. problems usually occur. Infections caused by abnormally enlarged adenoids are treated with antibiotics when it is necessary. Surgical removal of the adenoids is not required often. because the adenoids shrink of their own accord as the child reaches puberty. However, when repeated earches interfere with a child's education or persist despite antibiotic treatment, adenoidectomy may be advised. The operation is not compicated and involves little risk.

Answer 4

I had problems with adenoids, but instead of operating right away my Dr. chose to wait and they did shrink after a very short time. If they don't shrink in your son then surgery is about the only solution. My friend's daugther had the surgery, they removed the tonsils too. She was having such poor quality sleep and since she was about 3 she had dark circles under her eyes. After the surgery she was sleeping so much better, and you can see a big improvement, her eyes look so much brighter now. And the dark circles they all thought she had inherited through genetics are pretty much gone. Good Luck to you and your son.
P.S. -Make sure you know all the risks of surgery before you agree to it, it's a common procedure, but any time you go under anasthesia there is a small risk.

Answer 5

Everyone has adenoids, u r born with them. They are located in your upper airway. Sometimes if they r too large they can cause some airway obstruction causing breathing problems. Your can have them surgically removed. One of my sons had it done when he was 2 and it made a world of difference. He could breathe so much better and a very quick recovery time.

Answer 6

My answer is to pay attention on your individual instincts. examine into your individual history as a toddler besides as your husbands. opportunities are high, in case you had a concern with Sinus infections, center ear infections, step throat,etc,,, your toddler has a sturdy danger of a similar ailments. My daughter finally had her tonsils and adenoids out while she replaced into 3 years old. it rather is after 2 years of terrible ear infections, step throat, and finally listening to loss and speach issues. you may desire to INSIST that some thing be carried out. do no longer pay attention to the Ped. and wait like I did. those ailments are very painful.

Answer 7

my son had a problem with his adenoids also, and my neie. she had the surgery, but they grew back and she is still havinfg reaccuring breathing problems as well as asthmatic. i sugg you research with other doctors before you optto surgery and see what other options you have. i didnt go the surgery route and my son is 14yrs now maybe should have or not i still think you should get another opinion, maybe some homeopathic remedy or herbs or something i am just leary on kids and surgery

Answer 8

I SUGGEST TO GIVE HIM ALOE VERA PULP OR JUICE.

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Answer 9

have them taken out.

surgery is a good option.