Adenoiditis is a type of health condition wherein the adenoids (tissue behind the nose and above the throat) gets inflamed
Adenoiditis is common among children and leads to varied health problems
It leads to problems like snoring, mouth breathing, recurrent ear infections, decreased hearing, difficulty in breathing, cracked lips, runny nose and bad breath
Adenoiditis occurs when there is inflammation of the adenoid tissue resulting from infection, allergies or irritation from stomach acid
Usually by 8 years of age adenoids regress, but keeping good hygiene can prevent repeated infections
In case the medications are not bringing intended relief of symptoms, then a surgery called adenoidectomy to remove the enlarged adenoids is done
To diagnose adenoiditis, your doctor will conduct a check-up of your child’s nose, ears, mouth and throat
Maintaining good hygiene can prevent repeated infections