Whether adenoids need surgical treatment should be based on the specific situation, adenoid hypertrophy is divided into physiological adenoid hypertrophy and pathological adenoid hypertrophy, physiological hypertrophy does not need to be treated, while pathological hypertrophy needs to be treated with medication and surgery according to the specific condition.
1. Physiological adenoid hypertrophy: generally children will appear, adenoids from birth that is constantly growing, 5-6 years old around the more obvious, but usually does not affect breathing, will not appear nasal congestion, open-mouth breathing and ear discomfort and other symptoms, will not affect the development of the general in 8-10 years of age after the self-shrinkage, so there is no need for treatment.
2. Pathological adenoid hypertrophy: abnormal proliferation of adenoids, the proliferation of adenoids blocking the posterior nostrils, the eustachian tube pharyngeal orifice and other surrounding tissues, there will be nasal congestion, open-mouth breathing, hearing loss, tinnitus, stuffy ears, etc., and long-term open-mouth breathing will also affect the cranial development of the developing children, the appearance of adenoid face. For patients with mild obstructive symptoms, glucocorticoids, such as budesonide nasal spray, can be taken to reduce inflammation; if the effect of medication is not good, surgery should be chosen to relieve obstructive symptoms.
If the patient has enlarged adenoids, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.