Is your child suffering from frequent throat infection? Be vigilant enough cause this could be a major indication for an enlarged adenoid. Well now go look in the mirror and open your mouth, you see those two 2 tissues clumps? No those are not adenoids, but those are just present above those 2 masses.
You can see the tonsils but adenoids are not visible directly. They are lymphoid tissues present in the nasal passage which protect your child from any harmful bacteria or virus by trapping it right away in the nasal pathway. Both tonsils and adenoids are part of immune system and help fight infections of the respiratory pathway. Adenoids in particular get enlarged due to any affliction, though these are not so essential to our immune system they can be easily removed.
These are located at the connection between nasal passage and throat. It has been found that these glands initially develop to some extent and in later stages of life retrogresses. It shrinks significantly in adulthood. Though it has been found that these remain persistently enlarged if infected or due to some allergies, but eventually retain their normal size once infection subsides. Some children are born with enlarged adenoids. With enlarged adenoids you child suffers from:
- Stuffy nose
- Ear problems
- Sore throat
- Snoring
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Sleeping problems
- Breathing problems
- Glue ear
- Sleep apnea
If you see all these signs in your child enlarged adenoids cannot be ruled out. Even if the enlarged adenoid is not substantial enough to physically block the back of the nose, it can obstruct airflow enough so that breathing through the nose requires an uncomfortable amount of work, and inhalation occurs instead through an open mouth. The enlarged adenoid would also obstruct the nasal airway enough to affect the voice without actually stopping nasal airflow altogether. While it is advised for a checkup by the doctor there are couple of home remedies which can provide delayed or instant but relief for sure. These are enlisted below:
Enlarged Adenoids in Kids: 11 Home Remedies
Garlic:
It is considered to be a powerful anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory food supplement. Sulfur contained in it provides it with the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory property. Just a few raw cloves of it can work wonder.
Cod liver oil:
Studies suggest that daily dosage of cod liver oil along with multivitamin supplements help reduce upper respiratory infection in children. Cod liver oil is loaded with vitamin A, D and omega 3 fatty acids which work as anti-infectious agents in it.
Honey:
Honey is anti-inflammatory but along with relieving the symptoms it also help fight the core cause of the infection. Daily 1 tablespoon uptake will be beneficial.
Ginger:
Similarly ginger is stacked with all that you require to fight infections and its causative agent not only in children but also in the adults. Along with anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial property it is also attributed with anti-viral powers. Honey along with 3-4 drops of ginger juice twice daily and your child will get rid of those symptoms
Basil:
Basil has healing and soothing property it reduces the swelling and pain. Plus its anti-inflammatory and anti-viral property makes it an effective remedy for adenoids. Boil few leaves in water along with lemon and honey. This drink will appease the sore throat and nasal congestion.
Turmeric:
Turmeric has long been used in Indian cuisine. It has dual benefit that not only it gives the typical yellow color but it also a natural antibacterial agent. It has innumerable therapeutic uses. One is that it heals tissues and therefore cures adenoids. Mostly it is consumed by dissolving in a glass of warm milk. It is taken before bed time and it will work wonders
Steam inhalation:
Give steam inhalation to your child 2 or 3 times a day until the condition improves. Do this a few times daily until the symptoms subside.
Gargle’s:
In gargle’s high concentration of salt in water will absorb the water from adenoids and relieve the swelling and from the tissue. All you need to do is add a tablespoon of salt to a glass full of warm water and gargle with concoction.
Plenty of water:
Increasing the water uptake will hydrate the dried and sore throat also well hydrated kids will cure faster from an enlarged adenoid.
Vitamin C:
Vitamin C is an important nutrient for a growing child. This water-soluble vitamin supports the immune system and helps shorten the duration of any kind of infection, including enlarged adenoids.
Fenugreek seeds:
Methi seeds have anti-inflammatory properties. For distended tonsils and adenoids, fenugreek might be done into a gargle by simmering 2 tablespoons of a seeds in about 3 – 4 cups of water. Make your child gargle with this potion.
If your childs adenoids are severly affected or if they are enlarged by birth your doctor may suggest you to go for adnectomy.
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