When adenoids and tonsils cause problems, it is often discussed whether they should be removed or not. However, we have information and signs to measure how important the problem is. There are such signs that, for example, a person with apnea-respiratory arrest should definitely undergo surgery. Here, the person who follows the patient It is important that the pediatrician and the ear, nose and throat specialist make a correct and harmonious evaluation.
IF THE Adenoid IS LARGER THAN NORMAL
The child breathes through the mouth and his nose is always blocked.
>His voice comes from his throat.
He snores loudly at night and cannot breathe easily during sleep. He/she wakes up tired in the morning, which may lead to irritability during the day and a decrease in school success.
There may be bad breath. Recurrent throat infections or ear infections may occur.
When Should Adenoid Removal Be Necessary?
If the size of the adenoid prevents normal breathing and speaking, surgery is definitely recommended.
In the following cases, the surgery option should be considered:
If the child has trouble sleeping
If there is an ear infection or fluid accumulation in the ear that does not improve despite treatment or frequently recurs
When Should Tonsils Be Removed?
If the size of the tonsils causes breathlessness during sleep, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, it should be removed.
In the following cases: Removal of the tonsils may be considered.
However, patients who are examined for the presence of allergy and reflux and given treatment, if any, are saved from needless surgery.
Children who are operated on after the possibility of allergic rhinitis is checked and are not treated for 3 weeks. In approximately half of them, symptoms recur 3 months after surgery and they improve with allergy treatment.
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