Signs and symptoms of adenoids in children

Symptoms and signs of adenoids in children

In infants, inflammation of the tonsils appearsdue to a lack of vitamin D or unbalanced artificial feeding. Older children develop adenoiditis due to hypothermia or an already present respiratory infection.Among the symptoms of adenoids are sore throat Photo: Getty Symptoms of acute inflammation of the adenoids in children are as follows:

the appearance of purulent mucus on the walls of the pharynx;
temperature increase;
shortness of nasal breathing;
inflammation of the respiratory tract.

Sometimes the infection spreads to the auditory tube of the ear.There is a risk of developing otitis or sinusitis. If adenoiditis is not treated completely, its chronic form may develop. It appears only in children who have already had acute inflammation of the tonsils. In this case, the adenoids do not decrease to their standard size, and the body temperature periodically rises. The child begins to lag behind in development, suffers from attention deficit, headaches, and drowsiness. Due to constantly difficult nasal breathing, the baby breathes through the mouth. The lower jaw is always slightly open. This is called "adenoid face".

Treatment of adenoiditis

When the first symptoms of adenoid inflammation appear in children, it is necessary to consult an ENT doctor. Depending on the characteristics of the disease, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment:

To reduce the size of the tonsils, in the nosevasoconstrictor drops are instilled. The course of treatment is no more than 7 days. Additionally, the nasal cavity is washed with saline solution. You can also prepare a saline solution for rinsing the throat and nasal cavity: take 1 teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water. The procedure must be carried out under adult supervision.
In acute inflammation and high fever, the child is given antipyretic drugs.
From the diet of a sick kid, allergenic foods are removed: flour sweets, citrus fruits, grapes.
Prescribe a course of taking antihistamines.

If drug treatment does not helpresults, surgical intervention is required. The decision to have an adenoidectomy is made by parents together with the doctor. Even at the stage of acute adenoiditis, when treatment does not bring results, and the glands begin to enlarge along with the adenoids, the doctor may recommend removing the tonsils. Inflammation of the adenoids in children is a serious disease that can lead to serious complications. Therefore, at the first symptoms, you should consult a doctor. Read on: