Children and teens are protected from infectious diseases by the use of adenoids.They shrink throughout childhood.Increased risk of breathing problems, disrupted sleep, and ear infections can be caused by enlarged adenoids.If your child is having health issues that may be related to enlarged adenoids, talk to your doctor.Steroids may be used to treat enlarged adenoids.If steroid treatments don't work, you should consider surgical options.
Step 1: You should take your child to the doctor.
Your child's doctor may be able to figure out why your child has enlarged adenoids and suggest a treatment.A viral infection, like a flu or cold, is a common cause of enlarged adenoids.A reaction to something in the air.A disease in the throat or upper respiratory system.
Step 2: Antibiotics can be used to treat an illness.
Once the infection has been treated with antibiotics, the enlarged adenoids may shrink.Antibiotics and other treatments may be prescribed by your child's doctor.Continue giving antibiotics to your child.Talk to your doctor first if you want to take them off the antibiotic before this time.The symptoms may return if the antibiotics are stopped too early.Call your doctor if your child shows signs of an allergic reaction while on antibiotics, such as itching, hives, a rash, difficulty breathing, or flu-like symptoms.
Step 3: The symptoms of a viral infection can be treated with antibiotics.
It is not possible to cure a common cold or the flu.Your child's doctor may be able to suggest home-care treatments that can reduce adenoid swelling and other symptoms.There are anti- inflammatory medications that may be used.Decongestants.There is a spray.There is a humidifier in your child's room.
Step 4: You can explore options for treating allergies.
If your child has an allergy, treating it may help shrink their adenoids.The best way to treat an allergy depends on how severe it is.Your child's doctor may recommend keeping your child out of the house.Allergens include mold, pollen, pet hair, dust mites, cigarette smoke, and certain types of food.Over-the-counter or prescription allergy medications can be used.Before giving your child an OTC allergy medication, make sure to consult your doctor.There are allergy shots.If your child has serious allergies to things like pollen, dust mites, or pets, shots can help get their reactions under control.It can take some time for allergy shots to work.Food allergies are not treated with allergy shots.
Step 5: Talk to your child's doctor about steroid treatments.
Steroids may help if your child's adenoids are always enlarged.If steroid treatment is right for your child, you should work with your doctor.Children with mild symptoms may benefit from steroid treatment.Steroids are given in the form of a spray.
Step 6: Discuss steroids with your doctor.
Steroids can be an alternative to surgery for enlarged adenoids.There are risks to using steroids.Discuss the risks and benefits of steroid treatment with your doctor.There are possible risks and side-effects.There is damage to the septum.It's a good idea to contact dermatitis.A rare side effect of steroids is delayed growth in children.
Step 7: The lowest possible steroid dose is used.
The risks of steroid treatment can be reduced by using a low dosage.Your child's doctor can determine the lowest dose that will help them feel better.Steroids are less risky when used as needed.If your child's symptoms return, the doctor may recommend that you stop using the steroids and start again.
Step 8: Ask your child's doctor if an adenoidectomy is right for him.
Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids.You might need to have your child's adenoids removed if other treatment options don't work.If your child's enlarged adenoids don't go away on their own or respond to other treatments, your doctor may recommend aDENoidectomy.The enlarged adenoids make it hard for your child to breathe, sleep, or eat.The enlarged adenoids can lead to other health problems.
Step 9: Carefully follow the instructions for the surgery.
It's important that you follow the instructions for preparing your child for surgery.The instructions are meant to keep your child safe.Bring your child in for a health checkup before the surgery.The days before the surgery are a good time to report any symptoms of illness.For a period of time before the surgery, prevent your child from eating or drinking.They will tell you to have your child stop taking certain medications a few days or weeks before surgery if they affect bleeding and clotting.
Step 10: It is important to comfort your child before the surgery.
There is a chance that your child is scared or upset about the surgery.Let them know that the surgery will make them feel better.Stay with your child as much as possible before and after the procedure.They will look the same after the surgery.Let them know that they will have a sore throat after the surgery, but that you will give them medicines to help them feel better.Ask the doctor if they have any questions.
Step 11: There are problems after surgery.
There can be serious consequences from an adenoid surgery.Difficulty swallowing is one of the most common issues after an adenoidectomy.It is possible that Bleeding is a side effect.If you have questions about how to deal with these problems, call your child's doctor or surgeon.If your child has bleeding from the nose or throat, you should call the doctor immediately.
Step 12: Good after-care is needed.
Your child's doctor or surgeon will give you detailed instructions on how to care for your child after an adenoidectomy.Follow the instructions carefully.The doctor may prescribe drugs for your child.You should check with the doctor before giving your child any other pain medications.Your child will need to drink a lot of liquids and eat soft foods for a few days.If your child is taking medication that makes them sleepy, they may need to rest for a few days.They can rest up if they are kept home from school or daycare.