Then, to restore its normal size, only local and systemic use of antihistamines is necessary.
Folk remedies for adenoids can be used only after consulting a doctor in the initial stages of the disease, not accompanied by any complications. The most effective of them are washing the nasal cavity with a solution of sea salt or herbal decoctions of oak bark, chamomile and calendula flowers, eucalyptus leaves, which have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent effects.
When using medicinal herbs, it should be borne in mind that they can provoke an allergic reaction in children, which will further aggravate the course of the disease. Physiotherapy for adenoids is used in conjunction with drug treatment to increase its effectiveness.
Most often, children are prescribed laser therapy. The standard course of treatment consists of Cefuroxime axetil.
It is recommended to take 3 courses per year. Low-intensity laser radiation helps to reduce swelling and inflammation, normalize nasal breathing, and has an antibacterial effect. At the same time, it extends not only to the adenoids, but also to the environment.their tissues. In addition to laser therapy, ultraviolet irradiation and UHF can be used on the nose area, ozone therapy, electrophoresis with drugs. Also, for children with adenoids, breathing exercises, spa treatment, Cefuroxime, and seaside recreation are useful.
Video: Treatment of adenoiditis with home remedies. Removal of adenoids is the most effective method of treatment for the third degree of hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil, when the quality of life of ceftin is significantly worsened due to the lack of nasal breathing. The operation is carried out strictly according to the indications in a planned manner under anesthesia in the conditions of the hospital of the ENT department of the children's hospital. It does not take much time, and in the absence of postoperative complications, the child is allowed to go home on the same day.
ineffectiveness of drug therapy taken for a long time; inflammation of the adenoids up to 4 times a year; absence or significant difficulty in nasal breathing; recurrent inflammation of the middle ear; hearing impairment; chronic sinusitis; cessation of breathing during a night's sleep; deformation of the skeleton of the face and chest. Adenotomy is contraindicated if the child has: congenital anomalies in the development of the hard and soft palate; increased tendency to bleed; blood diseases; severe cardiovascular pathologies; inflammatory process in the adenoids.
The operation is not performed during influenza epidemics and within a month after the scheduled vaccination. Currently, due to the advent of short-acting general anesthesia, adenotomy in children is almost always performed under general anesthesia, which avoids the psychological trauma that a child receives when performing the procedure under local anesthesia.
The modern endoscopic technique for removing adenoids is less traumatic, has a minimum of complications, allows the child to return to a normal lifestyle within a short time, and minimizes the likelihood of relapse. To prevent complications in the postoperative period, it is necessary: Take medications prescribed by your doctor (vasoconstrictor and astringent nasal drops, antipyretics and painkillers). Limit physical activity for two weeks. Do not eat hot solid foods. Do not take baths for 3-4 days. Avoid exposure to the open sun. Do not visit crowded places and children's groups.
Video: How an ceftin is performed.
In the absence of timely and adequate treatment, adenoids in a child, especially grades 2 and 3, lead to the development of complications. Among them:
Adenoids can cause a lag in mental and physical development due to insufficient oxygen supply to the brain due to problems with nasal breathing.
Prevention of adenoids is especially important for children who are prone to allergies or have a hereditary predisposition to the occurrence of this disease. According to the pediatrician Komarovsky E.O., in order to prevent hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil, it is very important to give the child time to restore its size after acute respiratory infections.
David Pavlick
To do this, after the symptoms of the disease disappear and the child feels better, you should not take the child to kindergarten the next day, but you need to stay at home for at least a week and actively walk in the fresh air during this period.
Jimmy Goldblum
Measures to prevent adenoids include sports that promote the development of the respiratory system (swimming, tennis, athletics), daily walks, maintaining the optimal temperature and humidity levels in the apartment. It is important to eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
How to treat adenoids in a child: advice from a pediatrician.
One of the most common diseases of the ENT organs that occur in children can be called adenoids. How to treat the pathology of the nasopharyngeal tonsils at home, if they are simply not noticed with the naked eye? Indeed, without consultations and regular monitoring by a specialist, the disease cannot be overcome.