Hardly anyone thinks of their adenoids until problems arise, such as ear infections, snoring or others. Your otolaryngologist may recommend removal of these small glands in the back of your (or your child’s) nasal passages when more conservative treatments for chronic ear, nose and throat issues prove ineffective. Here is what you need to know…
Adenoidectomy Surgery
Long-Term Effects of Adenoidectomy on Health and Well-Being
Adenoidectomy, which is the removal of the adenoids, is a common procedure performed on individuals experiencing chronic issues from enlarged or infected adenoids. The goal for adenoidectomy is to restore normal breathing to the patient. However, there are long-term effects of getting the surgery that should be considered. In this article, we discuss some of…
Post-operative Care: What to Expect After Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy is an outpatient surgical procedure on the lymph tissue located at the back of the nose and throat. The adenoids act as bacterial and viral filters in children up to their teenage years. However, adenoids can cause chronic ear, nose and throat problems, including infection and throat obstruction in some children. If you or…
Adenoidectomy for Adults
Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove adenoids that are chronically infected or swollen. When enlarged, adenoids can affect the flow of oxygen in the upper airway, from the nose to the larynx. In adults, swollen adenoids can cause obstructive sleep apnea, which is a serious medical condition that causes pauses in breathing during…
Is Adenoidectomy Surgery Permanent?
Adenoidectomy is a highly effective procedure for the relief of nasal obstruction, boasting a fairly high satisfaction rate of more than 75 percent. Even with the safety, benefits, and impressive success rate of adenoidectomy, however, you will still want to know about the likelihood of needing a repeat surgery in the future if your ENT…
Adenoidectomy Surgery: What It’s All About?
The immune system is a complex series of biological processes that protect us from infections and various harmful diseases by discriminating self from non-self. Children are more prone to infections than adults. The adenoid glands, an indispensable part of the immune system, are responsible to protect the human body from viruses, specifically children. However, they…
Adenoidectomy Surgery: Know the Steps
Adenoidectomy is a procedure most commonly performed on children due to their susceptibility to adenoid enlargement (hypertrophy)—enlargement of the patch of tissue situated at the very back of the nasal passage. Your ENT doctor may recommend this procedure if your child has recurrent ear or sinus infections, trouble breathing due to persistent nasal obstruction, snoring…
Adenoidectomy Surgery in Children
An adenoidectomy is surgery to remove the adenoids, which are soft tissues located in the back of the throat and are part of the lymphatic system. This procedure is commonly performed in children and is often recommended if the child experiences frequent swelling and infection of the adenoids, which can affect breathing, hearing, and sleep….
Adenoidectomy Surgery: What Are the Side Effects?
Breathing issues due to persistent nasal obstruction, sleep apnea, earaches, and throat infection—are these conditions plaguing your child? If all conservative interventions have already been explored but still without success, talk to your ENT doctor about adenoidectomy surgery and whether it is right for your child. Adenoidectomy has been shown to provide most pediatric patients…
How to Recover from a Recent Adenoidectomy Surgery
The adenoids comprise a small gland that is located in the back of your nasal area, and they are part of the immune system especially when we are very young. They work to protect your child against inhaled viruses and bacteria. As we get just a bit older, the adenoids shrink, and their immune purpose…