Symptoms and signs of adenoids in children

Infants have inflammation of the tonsils due tolack of vitamin D or unbalanced artificial feeding. Older children get adenoiditis due to hypothermia or an already existing respiratory tract infection in the body.Among the symptoms of adenoids, the pain in the throat is highlighted. Photo: Getty Symptoms of acute inflammation of 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 passes to the ear canal. There is a risk of otitis or sinusitis. If the adenoiditis is not cured, its chronic form may develop. It appears only in children who have already experienced acute inflammation of the tonsils. In this case, the adenoids do not decrease to their standard sizes, and the body temperature periodically rises. The child begins to lag behind in development, suffers from a violation of attention, headaches, drowsiness. Due to constantly shortness of nasal breathing, the baby breathes with his mouth. The lower jaw is always ajar. This is called the "adenoid face."

Treatment of adenoiditis

At occurrence of the first signs of an inflammation of adenoides at children it is necessary to address to an ENT-doctor. Depending on the nature of the course of the disease, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment:

• In order to reduce the size of the tonsils, in the noseinstilled vasoconstrictive drops. The course of admission is no more than 7 days. Additionally, the nasal cavity is washed with saline solution. It is also possible to prepare a saline solution for washing the throat and nasal cavity: 1 cup of warm water is taken on a glass of warm water. salt. The procedure must be carried out under the supervision of adults.
• 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 medication fails to produce results,surgical intervention is required. The decision to remove the adenoids is taken by the parents together with the doctor. Even at the stage of acute adenoiditis, when the treatment does not work, and together with adenoids the tonsils begin to increase, the doctor can recommend the removal of tonsils. Inflammation of adenoids in children is a serious disease that can lead to serious complications. Therefore, with the first symptoms you should consult a doctor. Read further:

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