Causes of adenoiditis in children

Inflammation of the adenoids occurs in children from 3 to14 years old regardless of gender. It is impossible to determine the disease on your own, so every mother should know the signs of adenoiditis in children in order to consult a doctor in time and avoid disastrous consequences.Adenoiditis in children is protractedrunny nosePhoto: Getty The cause of adenoiditis is a chronic runny nose, which is caused by a cold or an allergy. In addition, inflammation of the adenoids results from:

• ARI;
• chronic tonsillitis;
• lack of vitamins and nutrition;
• transferred pertussis or scarlet fever;
• hereditary changes in the nasopharynx.

Often adenoids are inflamed in premature babies,with hypothermia or poor immunity. If time does not pay attention to the symptoms, do not begin treatment, then adenoiditis becomes chronic and leads to complications. In rare cases, surgical intervention is indicated, when conservative treatment is not possible.

First symptoms

The disease is acute and chronic.which differ in symptoms. The acute form proceeds with a high body temperature, the child is lethargic, apathetic, complains of a headache, he is tormented by bouts of cough, nasal congestion and runny nose. In chronic form, purulent nasal discharge, frequent sore throats and otitis are noted. In addition, hearing acuity decreases, the child snores at night, constipation or diarrhea torment him. The child’s mental development is impaired, he becomes irritable, drowsy. If some signs are observed, then this is a reason to consult an otolaryngologist. In the clinic, you should have a blood test, a throat swab, and a nasal pharynx. To get rid of inflammation, the doctor will prescribe anti-inflammatory and homeopathic remedies, massage and vasoconstrictor drops. If there is no allergy, then you can use herbal remedies, herbal preparations based on St. John's wort, coltsfoot, Althea root. It is important to follow a diet, eliminate from the diet chocolate, seafood, sweets and citrus fruits. Include fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy products and cereals in the menu. Adenoiditis is a dangerous disease, so with the slightest suspicion, immediately consult a doctor. Do not self-medicate, otherwise the disease will become chronic and it will be more difficult to cure it. Read further:

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