Question 1

info on enlarged tonsils and adenoids please? do they both need to come out?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: These are organs which help to combat inflammation.  When they are enlarged it suggests they are earning their keep by warding off disease.  They seldom need to be removed unless they are interfering with other functions or creating problems.  If that occurs, see your ENT doctor and ask their opinion.  Good luck.

Question 2

is sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids?

Accepted Answer

Question?: Can sleep apnea happen because of this absolutely seek an ENT or a sleep dentist for a better diagnosis.

Question 3

need doctor's help! will infant formula allergies cause enlarged tonsils and adenoids?

Accepted Answer

Formula: Not likely. Typically, infant formula allergies cause abdominal symptoms, such as pain, diarrhea, etc...

Question 4

i have a goiter as well as enlarged tonsils and adenoids. possible sleep apnea. can goiter play a role in sleep apnea or just soft palative tissues?

Accepted Answer

Possible: A very large goiter can cause some blockage of your airway which can contribute to apnea. Mostly likely your enlarged tonsils and adenoids are more to blame.

Question 5

is there any alternatives to surgery for enlarged tonsils and adenoids for my 3 year old who also might have sleep apnea because of this?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Cause of sleep apnea in kids is usually restriction if the airway by enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Osa is very dangerous in kids and can restrict their development permanently. Since kids heal so well and quickly, best to remove the redundant tissues to support natural and proper development.

Question 6

wat causes enlarged adenoids &tonsils in child?doc said tonsils grade at 2 & adenoids are very large & to see allergist.has asthma and acid reflux

Accepted Answer

Drainage: Drainage and infection cause tonsil enlargement. Adenoids too. Little ones have small sinuses and tend to have constant drainage which causes tonsillar hypertrophy.

Question 7

is it serious to have large tonsils and slightly enlarged adenoids?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children is a common finding. Unless the tonsils and adenoids are causing more problems than they are worth (labored breathing at night is impacting the quality of sleep or there are recurrent infections) then the size is of no great consequence. A visit to an ENT doc is still recommended to fully evaluate.

Question 8

will removing enlarged tonsils help 2 cure mouth breathing?adenoids have been removed, but the child still can't breathe or eat with their mouth closed

Accepted Answer

It will: Ifonly if kid has recurrent tonsillitis and requires antibiotics more than 4 times a year, it might be advisable to get them removed  not just for mouth breathing.

Question 9

my 3 year old daughter has enlarged tonsils and adnoids. what should we do for her to avoid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe nasal steroids: If the enlarged tonsils and adenoids are causing sleep issues such as apnea, recurrent pharyngitis, difficulty in swallowing or eating then a t &a is probably going to be the most effective procedure.  Use of intranasal steroids is sometimes helpful.  Searching for allergies - such as to mold, dust mites or pet dander can sometimes be very helpful.

Question 10

scheduled surgery for tonsillectomy & adenoids due to abnormally large tonsils & tonsillitis.will they burn them? isn't there another way? 16&afraid

Accepted Answer

T &amp; A: I understand your concerns and would suggest you discuss this with the ENT doctor who will be doing the surgery.

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Info on enlarged tonsils and adenoids please? do they both need to come out?

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Is sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids?

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Need doctor's help! will infant formula allergies cause enlarged tonsils and adenoids?

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I have a goiter as well as enlarged tonsils and adenoids. possible sleep apnea. can goiter play a role in sleep apnea or just soft palative tissues?

A member asked:

Is there any alternatives to surgery for enlarged tonsils and adenoids for my 3 year old who also might have sleep apnea because of this?

A member asked:

Wat causes enlarged adenoids &tonsils in child?doc said tonsils grade at 2 & adenoids are very large & to see allergist.has asthma and acid reflux

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Is it serious to have large tonsils and slightly enlarged adenoids?

A member asked:

Will removing enlarged tonsils help 2 cure mouth breathing?adenoids have been removed, but the child still can't breathe or eat with their mouth closed

A member asked:

My 3 year old daughter has enlarged tonsils and adnoids. what should we do for her to avoid surgery?

A member asked:

Scheduled surgery for tonsillectomy & adenoids due to abnormally large tonsils & tonsillitis.will they burn them? isn't there another way? 16&afraid

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