What are Adenoids | Causes | Symptoms [ Is Adenoidectomy Necessary for a Child? ]  

Really well explained, I feel much better after watching this, both my children had ent surgery this week (7 year old had adenoidactomy and turbinate reduction) (16 year old had turbinate reduction) my youngest had a reaction to the GA and has had an awful week. I started to wonder if it was all worth it for him. I feel very reassured, thank-you. I wish my eldest had been seen earlier. We had been referred to paediatricians previously but was never picked up. It was only when I noted adhd symptoms that I felt were linked to chronic sleep disturbances when he was 14 that I mentioned it to our brilliant family dentist. He referred us to the ENT Consultant. My youngest has had respiratory issues all his life, later diagnosed with a dairy intolerance. I started to feel truly neurotic as every paediatric doctor told me he was fine and was just a mouth breather? As soon as I met the ENT consultant, he diagnosed the issue in both my boys in 5 minutes!!! I’m annoyed with myself for not advocating more for my children. My eldest went from As to Ds and ENT doctor described him as dangerously sleep deprived through sleep apnea! I never sought psychiatric input as my instincts told me it was his sleep issues not adhd. I expect many children have been diagnosed with adhd without ent assessments or sleep studies to rule out a physical cause. Thank-you for explaining the potential consequences of not going the surgeries. I needed to hear this today. I have spent thousands seeing paediatricians and this also made it challenging as we don’t have thousands to spend, I’m truly grateful to our family dentist for taking the time to ask questions and making the referral to ENT. My eldest has also had a brace fitted and some device to move his jaw. Both children snored, talked, shouted in their sleep, on occasion slept walked and have crowded teeth and dry lips. I pray the surgery makes life easier for my boys. 🙏 if you are on the fence, please talk it through with an ENT specialist as I feel my eldest school life and confidence could have been better supported with earlier intervention. 🤍

Wow. One of the most informative and detailed medical vids I’ve ever watched. Not gimmicky or complicated. Thank you!

My son is 6 years old now. At 18 months old, he had about 8 ear infections. Enough was enough! We got tubes and adenoids removed. Not a single ear infection since, and, he only gets sick about once or twice a year. Hardly a runny nose ever! I recommend it.

Great explanation, this video answered all the questions I had. Thanks Dr.

The best video ever to solidify my decision to get the procedure done on my 5 year old son. Never would I have linked my sons hyperactivity, grumpiness and dry lips to enlarged adenoids. I was very opposed to get his done since the ENT doctor that we have gave me no detailed information like the one I have found in this video. Had I known this I wouldn’t have lost so much time fighting the procedure. The elongated face jammed teeth, gummy smile and especially heart problems was the biggest shocker to me. Thank you for putting me at ease. I know 100 percent now that I made the correct choice to not ignore the doctor’s recommendation.

Thank you for explaining so well 🙏

Thank you for explaining so well. It helps parents , what is the exactly problem their kids facing.

Thanks doc and my son has the same problem

What a wonderfully clear and comprehensible explanation of adenoids! Excellent! I wish every doctor, particularly in clinics, would expound on medical issues in a similar manner, fostering a sense of comfort and confidence among patients. Sadly, this seems to be lacking in today's era, as the medical profession is increasingly adopting a business-oriented approach at an alarming rate.

Thank you Doctor,for well explaining this condition

Thank you for your information doctor.

Very well explained by the Dr. My child was getting through these symptoms ..and the sound sleep was affected.dr even said that this will affect his hearing No relief with the spray.. Yesterday he underwent his surgery..n will be fine within 10 days dr said. Parents need to visit the best ENT FOR SUCH REASON

Thank you Dr. I experience the same with my son, this is very helpful.

Thank you so much doctor. Best detailed explanation ever.

Thanks for sharing,

Very informative,

Thanks Doctor for your deep and wonderful explanations

Thank you doctor. We'll understood. Got the clarity in taking the decision about surgery for my child.🙏

Well explained

One of the best lectures I have ever heard.

Thank you so much for explaining so well.

Hiii...warm regards, i saw this vedio post my daughter's adenoidectomy.....must say u have explained it very well....a great guidance for parents reluctant to go for adenoidectomy....

This is Soo informative. My 3.9 is really suffering, doc has recommended this procedure but have been sceptical about it..thank you for this information

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation doctor

Thank you so much doctor

Great break down 🙌🏼 . Very much needed as I’m studying 📚 medical science . Thank you !

Thank you sir. It was very useful because the doctor suggested Sergey to my son...

Thank you doctor for wonderful video, I will get it done for my daughter

Thanku so much sir, It was complete detail on my child's ilness

Very very informative, to the point explaination in language that lay man can understand

Thanks a lot for the clear explanation 🙏🏼

Well explained thank you so much with the information My 5 year old boy is on the waiting list for surgery he has no allergies only one nose is blocked the airway passage he always have cold flues,snoring restless sleep

Thanks a lot sir your video helped me a lot to take a decision for my kid

Is adenoidectomy necessary? Starts at 5:30

Thanks, doctor.. You really explained it well. From a - z ❤❤❤

Well explained. This is very informative. Thank you for taking the time to concisely and carefully explain this.

Thank you for your detailed explanation. Your guidance has been invaluable as my 8-year-old son prepares for adenoidectomy next week. I was uncertain about proceeding with the surgery, but his severe nocturnal apnea and persistent noisy breathing in the mornings, coupled with recurrent cold and flu episodes despite medications and antibiotics, have led us to this decision. His doctor has advised adenoidectomy as the best solution. Please keep my little son in your thoughts for a smooth procedure and recovery.🙏🏻🙏🏻

Very useful doctor My son 6 year old Suffering with enlarged tonsils and adenoids ENT Doctor suggested surgery I was confused Now clear Thank you

Thank you Doctor.

Thank a lot sir. Very nice information

Thank you very much sir, my daughter has swollen adenoids, i can now decide better

Explained very well Doctor

Beautifully explained

Wow thank u so much for explanation

A detailed video, my 10yr old boy has been advised this surgery but I'm still not able to makeup my mind. He has been having repeated episodes of dry cough in monsoon and winter. It hurts me seeing him like this, until recently i visited an ENT specialist who checked and explained what the root cause was. This video is an eye opener for me with all the issues he had faced from last 7yrs. Really appreciated.

What a brilliant explanation Doctor. My son had his Adenoidectomy today at Oxford University Hospital in the UK. For last 4 years ever since we arrived in the UK he kept developing ear infections, otitis media, blocked nose and severe allergic rhinitis. Doctors here gave him Avamys but asked us to monitor. Avamys could only provide temporary relief. So we had his Audiometry test done and XRay where it was found he had eustachian tube stenosis. Poor kid suffered a lot. So the Doctors finally asked us to go for Adenoidectomy. Fingers crossed hope he outgrows all the problems now.

Very clear information, thank you sir

Excellent explanation! Thank you so much. My 2 year old has swollen adenoids, but the ENT did not recommend removal. I'm keeping a close eye on him because nights are exhausting, but he doesn't get infections or has problems hearing. He is constantly congested. His ped prescribed zyrtec, so we're trying to see if it helps. ENT doc says they should eventually shrink. Let's see what happens!

Excellent explanation,sir

Good explanation doctor. But, would appreciate if you can make a video explaining what is severity of symptoms, when we can wait and when should we go for the surgery. Because, surgery should not be done when it's not necessary, Also please make a video how to medical manage gor grade 1 and geade 2. It's with your explanation that I went for Fess and Septoplasty, and I'm thankful to you. You are a blessing.

Thank you very much indeed

Thank you very much, well explained. You help me make a right decision.

well explained doctor ..... 🙏🙏🙏

Thanks a lot Sir! All doubts are came…

Thanks for sharing

just got my 5 year old seen and x-rayed due to noticeable mouth breathing at night with cough, during swimming and endurance activities. Also he seems tired and grumpy with lack of patience. after xray discovered 60-75% blockage. just ordered a sleep test, but looks like regardless we will have them removed. I learned about this from another parent at kiddie gym. Excellent video though this helped with our decisions

Hello Doc, is it adviceable to allow a 5 months old undergo the surgery?

Dear sir,your explanation is really helpful

Insightful information

Very very helpful information

I really appreciate this video!!

Very nicely explained Sir.. Too good

thanks doctor

Thank you so much sir

very informative super Doctor

Thanks much for such a clear and informative video.

Very well explained..Thank you Doctor. My baby is scheduled for surgery next week

Very well explained doctor, thank you. Can you also share what are the downsides of removing adenoids? Does it affect the child anyways in the future? You were saying adenoids are first line of defense, if it is removed, would it cause more allergies, cold/coughs in the future?

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Wow, well explained

Thanku dr

Thank you so much Dr. This truly filled me with peace, knowing i may be up for this procedure with my soon to be 3yr old child. Please how long does recovery take after the procedure?

Very informative,Sir one Video on after adenoidectomy recovery and precautions

Explained so well and complete information to help so many parents take informed decision. Sir, what to expect post surgery? Are children going to be more vulnerable to infection and is it possible for adenoids to reoccur?

Since last 2&half month my son was on treatment of fliticazon furoate spray and antihistamines but infectoin happen very frequently like once in a month

So very well explained sir. You covered many aspects. So truly said sir. My elder child had the same issue and we realised very late. We finally got him operated at the age of 13, but by now, his round cute face already changed to very elongated narrow and long face along with a little crowning of teeth. Is there any way to get his face to a better/rounder structure again?

Well done 👍🏽

Hi sir ..thank you for your information lectures. My daughter has adenoids since 3 yr and now is is five. Doctor advised surgery. Tonsillectomy and adenectomy causes any side effects like changes of voice quality? Please explain

This has been very informative, you simplified medical terminology and put me at ease . The ENT has scheduled my 3year old for both adenoids and tonsils removal (grade 3) , I was too stressed but super confident after watching this video. Thank so much

Nice info

Humm I had this problem 13 to 14 years around now my son got the same symptoms , now I started studying about the symptoms and met ent doctor he said he will get ear infection I got scared but I suffer my ear pain till I get 14 years I used to get blood from ear drum doctor said I have holes that is y I got infection which is not real😢 now I came to know I had adenoids problem while my childhood and doctor don’t how to treat them thank you sir for explaining

nice illustrations

Excellent analysis and advise, thank you sir. Now the ent docs will get angry if we ask these questions, lol.

My 9 months old is having surgery in 3 months at his first birthday. I hope he will finally breath better like a normal child.

Thank you from Dubai for the best video in regards to the Adenoids and surgery. It is the best explanation as I was so concerned and worried about the surgery. I would like to ask if after the surgery can it be any chance for the adenoids to grow back and create problems? What are the post operation side effects?

Hi Doctor thank you for explaining us in detail. My daughter 3.5years has frequent cold and some times fever from past 3-4 months, whenever we use medication she gets well but in some days again she is feeling sick and this is happening since she goes to school, so when recently went to a Ent specialist doctor found that my daughter has adenoids, so she suggested for a surgery so could you suggest us on this and if have to undergo then will she able to bear the pain and how many days will it takes to recover and any side effects?

Great Explanation Dr. I have a question, Will hyperactivity/ behavioural issues resolve or improve after surgery?

Very informative video dr explained so well

Thank you for the informative video Dr. My daughter is 7 years old advised both surgeries. She has had her gall bladder removed at 2 years of age owing to a choledochal cyst surgery, This is scaring my wife to no end thinking that this will be a second surgery and removal of 2 more body parts. Is there a reason to worry here please. Will our daughter be weaker in handling this surgery or in general owing to missing gall bladder?

very good explained today our family doc think this about my 8 yr boy. is there any checking to ensure this?

Hello Dr. Chaitanya Rao, thank you for the wonderful explanation. My 3-year-old son has some symptoms you have mentioned, and two ENT doctors of two hospitals in China suggest my son should have his adenoids removed based on the following: 1. CT-scan and X-ray show his adenoids are in grade 3 (70% blockage). 2. He wakes up 1-3 times a night, but he’s still quite energetic in the day, no daytime fatigue or short attention span. 3. He sometimes breathes through his mouth, and sometimes snores, but not always. 4. He sometimes rubs his nose and sniffs. Can enlarged adenoids cause that or allergy? He is kinda allergic to dust. 5. Nothing wrong with his ears; no ear infection. My questions are 1. “Do you think his symptoms are severe enough to have a removal operation?”. 2. Or should we try medication first and see if there is any improvement, and then decide whether to have an operation later? I trust you and really need your advice. Thank you for your time.

Thank you sir, very well explained, I am a medical representative and working in this filed since last 13 years, my 7 year old son have same problem of adenoids and ent check by his instrument and ask for one xray after that conclusion was to do surgery for that and he said will do adenoid surgery and tonsils both at a time, can you help me that both needed or only adenoids surgery is sufficient?

Thank you for this very informative video. Last April 30, 2023 i took my 8 yo son to an ENT as his snoring gets worst for the last 4 weeks. Then i found out for the first time that he has enlarged tonsilitis. I am aware that he is a mouth breather however I am hoping he will outgrow this. Now, this year he had several episodes of infection so that made me realized that this is due to that. He is an active kid at home and school, at night he mostly breathes by mouth but his sleep is uninterrupted. Now, my dr suggested the removal of his tonsilitis/adenoids but I asked to try a natural remedy and prescription first. Who knows it will give some improvements. Can you pls suggest of a natural remedy, food to avoid, things to do, and all that to help it shrink? Thank you. Appreciate your response on these issues.

Hi dr. thank you for sharing such nice informatoin. my son 5 yrs has same issue since 2 yrs and dr giving some allergy medicines and then has gap of 2-3 week from flu but problem is he is suffering a lot at night he cant sleep properly. i am giving spray/ some inhaler but nothing works for him to make him sleep well. can you please suggest me what should i do ,to make him sleep well .Either I should try allergy medicines that is some granular schces wih allergy syrup or we need to continue with inhaler puff. kindly suggest.thnk you.

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Very informative sir.. we consulted ent, doctor gave antibiotics n suggested surgery if repeated...along with antibiotics,does home remedies help to get ride of adinoids in children like gargling,garlic,honey, turmeric etc...

My 9 year daughter has all the symptoms you narrated. She is diagnosed pre-diabetic. I was suggested surgery after further analysis and since then she experienced infection twice in 2 months, soon after the treatment course. Her face is getting elongated and teeth jumbling is also seen. She also experiences hearing loss at times before or during infection. I was asked by a colleague to consult homeopathic doctor.

Plzz share experiance after surgery of her child Who had done this surger

Thank you Doc .kindly please advise if removal of adenoids alone without tonsils being removed whether it can cause tonsils problems later in life

Thank u dr for ur information.my son is 6yrs old.he is having a same problem.he is grade 3 stage ..he is always facing right side ear problem .😢