ear, nose, and throat disorders
Adenoid Disorders
Treatment of Adenoid Disorders
Treatment of the cause Sometimes adenoidectomy If doctors think adenoids are enlarged because of allergies, they may give a nasal corticosteroid spray or other drugs, such as antihistamines, by mouth. If the cause appears to be a bacterial infection, doctors may give antibiotics. If these drugs are not effective or if doctors think they will not be useful, doctors may recommend surgical removal of the adenoids (called adenoidectomy). Doctors may recommend adenoidectomy for children who have the following: Frequent Otitis Media (Serous) and persistent collections of fluid in the middle ears Recurring Nosebleeds or obstructions causing voice changes or disturbed sleep Sinus infections Adenoidectomy does not seem to decrease the frequency or severity of colds or cough. Although it requires general anesthesia, adenoidectomy usually can be done on an outpatient basis. Children typically recover from adenoidectomy in 2 to 3 days. 