Friday, February, 10, 2012

Enlarged adenoids

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Alternative Names

Adenoids - enlarged


Treatment

Antibiotics may be used to treat tonsil, adenoid, and sinus infections when they occur.

Surgery to remove the adenoids (adenoidectomy) may relieve symptoms or prevent complications in those with frequent ear or sinus infections or fluid behind the ears. It may also be done when ear tubes have not successfully reduced infections.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

Full recovery is expected.


Complications
  • Frequent ear infections
  • Intermittent sleep apnea

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if your child has difficulty breathing through the nose or other symptoms of enlarged adenoids.


Review Date: 11/12/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)