Adenoid hypertrophy in children, which refers to the hyperplasia of the pharyngeal tonsils under the stimulation of infection or recurrent inflammation, appears to be enlarged and can be asymptomatic, or it can present with nasal congestion, runny nose, and dyspnea. Conservative treatment or surgery is needed according to the clinical manifestations.
1. General treatment: pay attention to nutrition, appropriate physical exercise, and prevent colds. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
2. Drug treatment: to improve the symptoms of nasal congestion, you can use nasal sprays such as fluticasone propionate nasal spray. At the same time, you need to actively treat rhinitis, rhinitis caused by bacteria, you can use drugs such as amoxicillin; if caused by viral infections, you can use acyclovir and other antiviral treatment.
Children diagnosed with enlarged adenoids should be treated according to the doctor’s instructions, and the medication should be prescribed by the doctor.