Question 1

how often are adenoids removed in adults?

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Almost never: Adenoids tend to disappear on their own in older kids and teens.  While some could still persist in grown ups, if there is new adenoid growth in an adult it is concerning for something else growing in the area (like lymphoma or other tumor) and in that case a biopsy can be considered in the clinic, or complete removal in the operating room to assess for the underlying cause.

Question 2

information about having tonsils and adenoids removed as an adult?

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Can be easy : Especially if remove via a laser.

Question 3

can your adenoids grow back if removed?

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Yes, : and that what usually happens, if the cause for enlarged adenoids isn't treated, which is mainly chronic inflammation mostly due due to allergies. It is very hard to completely remove all the adenoid pad as it doesn't have a capsule like the tonsils, best wishes

Question 4

will i be able to ask to have adenoids removed?

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You can ask to have: them removed. Usually the surgeon and the insurance company would want to ensure that the surgery is indicated.

Question 5

do adenoids in adults need a biopsy?

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Maybe: Generally the adenoids tend to shrink in size by the teen years and little of them remains beyond that. While some people can have persistence of some of their adenoids, doctors worry when there are new symptoms of enlarged adenoids in adults as it could be an indication of a tumor such as lymphoma or nasopharyngeal carcinoma.  If the doctor wants to biopsy it is probably a good idea to do it.

Question 6

can adults have swollen adenoids too?

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Swollen adenoids: Yes. Adults can get adenoid swelling along with tonsillitis. An ENT specialist should be sought out if you are having recurrent infections or having problems swallowing or breathing.

Question 7

does having your adenoids removed change your voice?

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Speech, not voice.: Adenoidectomy can change speech, but not voice usually.  Speech can become hypernasal (too much air coming through the nose) for a variety of reasons.  This should be checked by you ENT doctor, or a speech pathologist.

Question 8

is getting adenoids removed very painful for a child?

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Not really: The question i would have is why have this surgery. It may sound very weird to you when i tell you that bad diet can cause the nasal congestion that often precipitates this kind of unneceessary surgery. Adenoids and tonsilsare very important organs in the immune system. Tonsilectomy was stopped years ago in thepolio years because it encouraged polio to strike.

Question 9

could getting your adenoids removed improve your singing voice?

Accepted Answer

Adenoids: At your age, the likelihood of your adenoids causing any particular problem would be quite unusual.  For most patients, the adenoid pad gets smaller by the time they reach age 12.  Allergies, sinus infection and reflux can cause then to stay enlarged, though.  If there were enlarged, removal can often change the voice, but whether your singing voice would be improved is impossible to predict.

Question 10

how long should i wait to eat solids again after getting adenoids removed?

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No need to wait...: You can eat again right away.  But having adenoids removed is something usually done in kids and not adults... Are you sure it wasn't your tonsils?  If so, it may be more painful to eat solids but they should still be okay to eat whenever you want to try.

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