Enlargement of nasal flesh and adenoids can cause breathing difficulties, snoring and sleep apnea.
NOSE FISH (Concha): - Tissue inside the nose - Swells in allergies and infection - Makes breathing difficult
Adenoid (Adenoid): - Tissue behind the nose - The oldest between 3-7 years old - Part of the immune system
SYMPTOMS: - Mouth breathing - Snoring - Sleep apnea (breathlessness) - Frequent infections - Facial development disorder - Speech disorder
TREATMENT: 1. MEDICINE: - Nasal spray (with cortisone) - Allergy medications - Antibiotics (in case of infection)
2. SURGERY: - Adenotonsillectomy (adenoid and tonsils) - Turbinate reduction
SURGERY DECISION: - Difficulty breathing - Sleep disorder - Growth retardation - Frequent infections
AFTER SURGERY: - 1 week rest at home - Soft foods - Pain relief - Recovery 2 weeks