Question 1

what kind of specialist would i need to see for my adenoids?

Accepted Answer

Adenoids: You do mean adenoids that are associated with your tonsils, if so then i suggest an ent.

Question 2

what kind of specialist would i see for my tonsils and adenoids?

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ENT: An otolaryngology - head and neck surgeon (aka ENT for ear, nose, and throat) would be more than capable to take care of your tonsils and adenoid problem.

Question 3

tonsils and adenoids removed 10 years ago. now, my right lingual tonsil only is inflamed about the size of a quarter from what little i can see. it hurts. and its hard to swallow. ent wait time is over a month. what can i do in the meantime?

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Your doc : Seeing your doc for an exam and possible cultures as felt needed would be your best next step. Tylenol and/or Ibuprofen are commonly used for the inflammation in the limits of your allergies and tolerability.

Question 4

had my tonsils and adenoids removed 2 months ago. i see what looks like a growth right where tonsils used to be. is it possible they are growing back?

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Unlikely: unlikely but possible. Most likely what you're seeing is some scar tissue or at the side of the surgery. If concern, please see your ENT surgeon for evaluation. Hope this answer was helpful. Best of luck.  Dr. R

Question 5

daughter was prescribed flonase (1 spray each nostril daily - 50mcg per spray). she is 15 months old, 25lbs, and 31 inches tall. everywhere i read says not to give under 2. potentially has enlarged adenoids. using for 6wks to see if any improvement?

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: The avoidance issue is pushed by concern over complications like oral thrush, effect on growth by steroid spray. I find it uncommon in clinical use &amp; many of these nasal sprays are over the counter now. I don't see much chance it will change the adenoids, which tent to grow faster than kids until 6-8. I wouldn't suggest it but a few weeks trial is not worrisome.

Question 6

my daughter hascontinuous strep infections. her last nasal culture came back with strep a and strepoccocal pnuumoniae. should i see an immunologist? she has also had mrsa in her nose and suffers from chronic sinus problems. adenoids have been removed twic

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Specialists: I recommend that she be evaluated by both a specialist in infectious disease and follow-up with an otolaryngologist for the sinus problem. The specialist can reculture her and order appropriate blood tests to assess her infection fighting status. The MRSA is most likely colonizing her nasal passage rather than causing an active infection now and may or may not require treatment but the specialist

Question 7

neurologist report for 7 yr old says she has flat mid facies. what is flat mid facies? ent doctor checking to see if adenoids have grown back? head circumference is 53.8 cm. is that normal for her age?

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: Flat mid facies means flat midface in lay term. A 53.8 cm head circumference for a 7 year-old-girl is at + 2 standard deviation of a mean size, i.e. your girl's head is big but not quite out of normal size. Your daughter has been evaluated by several specialists so you should pose these questions to the specialists.

Question 8

can your adenoids grow back if removed?

Accepted Answer

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 9

how often are adenoids removed in adults?

Accepted Answer

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 10

why do people have their adenoids taken out?

Accepted Answer

Adenoidectomy : Adenoidectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the us, and almost all cases occur in children.  There are 3 major reasons to have the adenoids shrunk or removed: 1) chronic nasal obstruction and runny nose, 2) obstructive sleep apnea, 3) chronic middle ear issues also requiring repeated ear tube placement.  It is a safe procedure with very little recovery afterwards.

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Tonsils and adenoids removed 10 years ago. now, my right lingual tonsil only is inflamed about the size of a quarter from what little i can see. it hurts. and its hard to swallow. ent wait time is over a month. what can i do in the meantime?

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Had my tonsils and adenoids removed 2 months ago. i see what looks like a growth right where tonsils used to be. is it possible they are growing back?

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Daughter was prescribed flonase (1 spray each nostril daily - 50mcg per spray). she is 15 months old, 25lbs, and 31 inches tall. everywhere i read says not to give under 2. potentially has enlarged adenoids. using for 6wks to see if any improvement?

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My daughter hascontinuous strep infections. her last nasal culture came back with strep a and strepoccocal pnuumoniae. should i see an immunologist? she has also had mrsa in her nose and suffers from chronic sinus problems. adenoids have been removed twic

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Neurologist report for 7 yr old says she has flat mid facies. what is flat mid facies? ent doctor checking to see if adenoids have grown back? head circumference is 53.8 cm. is that normal for her age?

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