Question
How should adenoid hypertrophy in children be relieved?
Answer
Adenoid hypertrophy often occurs due to repeated inflammatory stimulation, such as inflammation of the nasal cavity, sinus, or tonsils spreading to the nasopharynx, leading to pathologic fibrosis and hypertrophy. This condition is more common in children. The enlarged adenoids and their secretions may block the nasal passages, causing nasal congestion; at the same time, they may also compress the pharyngeal opening of the eustachian tube, causing eustachian tube obstruction. This allows bacteria to enter the middle ear cavity, leading to secretory otitis media, manifesting as ear fullness, ear pain, and decreased hearing. In addition, adenoid hypertrophy may cause snoring, nocturnal mouth breathing, daytime sleepiness, affecting children’s growth and development and learning. Long-term mouth breathing may even lead to adenoid facies. Relief methods for pediatric adenoid hypertrophy include:
- Control inflammation: Actively treat inflammation of the nasal cavity, sinus, and tonsils to reduce stimulation to the adenoids.
- Medication treatment: Use appropriate medications, such as nasal sprays…