Basically, it creates problems in two ways. First; When it grows too large, it mechanically closes your nasal passages and creates serious problems, including the pause in breathing during sleep, called obstructive sleep apnea. Secondly; Regardless of its occlusive properties, when the adenoid is invaded by microbes, it creates an environment for the growth of microbes. This situation causes recurrent infections in the upper and lower respiratory tract, since the area where the adenoid is located is a complete junction. As a result of the problem persisting for a long time, a typical facial expression called "adenoid face" occurs in children, characterized by a long and thin facial structure, a high palate, the upper jaw growing forward, a constantly open mouth, distorted teeth and sunken areas under the eyes. These children resemble each other more than their mothers and fathers, the facial appearance of these patients is very typical, it is possible to recognize them when entering the door.
In children with adenoids; obstructive sleep apnea, upper respiratory tract resistance syndrome, snoring, nasal congestion and associated mouth breathing, distraction and resulting decrease in academic success, restlessness and irritability, urination at night, swallowing and speech impairment, decreased taste and smell, middle ear Problems such as fluid accumulation, decreased hearing, abnormal facial and tooth development, growth and development retardation, pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale, otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis, lung inflammation are encountered.
How to diagnose. Is it placed?
It can be easily detected from inside the mouth with the endoscope owned by ENT specialists or from inside the nose with the Flexible Endoscope. It can also be detected with Lateral Nasopharynx X-ray in children who do not comply with the examination.
How is it treated?
In the presence of active infection, it should be checked again with an endoscope after treating it with medication. For larger ones, nasal drops can be tried or treated with day surgery.
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