— ENT procedures
Adenoids and adenoiditis
Adenoids can cause persistent nasal congestion, snoring, frequent otitis media, hearing loss, and prolonged runny noses. At the consultation, the ENT specialist determines the degree of increase in adenoid tissue, the activity of inflammation and the tactics of treatment.
- What is included
Route help
Review of ENT
Collection of complaints, history, assessment of nasal breathing and associated symptoms.
Learn more →Endoscopy
Visual assessment of the nasopharynx, adenoid tissue and mucous membrane.
Learn more →Hearing test
Tympanometry or audiometry is performed according to indications.
Learn more →Treatment plan
Conservative therapy, observation or operative route.
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When it's worth it to apply
Do not wait if the symptoms are repeated or affect sleep, hearing and breathing.
- constant nasal congestion without pronounced runny nose
- mouth breathing, snoring or restless sleep
- frequent otitis or a feeling of blocked ears
- prolonged runny nose, cough after sleep
- hearing loss or delay in language development in a child
- frequent SARS with long recovery
— Diagnostics
What is it based on? solution
The tactics depend on the degree of enlargement of the adenoids, the condition of the nose and ears, and the frequency of exacerbations.
Nasopharyngeal endoscopy
Helps to see the real volume of adenoid tissue.
Tympanometry
Assesses the condition of the middle ear, if there is otitis or hearing loss.
Audiometry
It is required when hearing impairment is suspected.
Planned control
Allows to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment in dynamics.
— Treatment
Basic information on treatment
The goal of treatment is to restore nasal breathing, reduce inflammation and prevent ear complications.
Possible solutions
- local anti-inflammatory therapy as prescribed by a doctor
- sanitation of the nose and nasopharynx
- control of hearing and condition of the middle ear
- adenotomy for clear indications
- postoperative monitoring and recommendations
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