Adenoids are not needed at all for the child's body
Adenoids (or pharyngeal tonsil) are an accumulation of lymphoid tissue. Rich in lymphocytes, this gland is guarding the upper respiratory tract. The location of the pharyngeal tonsil is such that when inhaled, microparticles, dust particles, suspensions of bacteria and viruses "collide" with it and linger. This filter is especially important for toddlers who are just beginning to communicate with the larger world. Thanks to adenoids, purified air enters the bronchi and lungs. The pharyngeal tonsil is, in fact, the immune organ that participates in the formation of local immunity. This gland first begins to work on the recognition of the antigen (foreign protein) and forms a response targeted to a specific causative agent. The pharyngeal tonsil begins to function from three to six months of age, reaching a maximum of its activity by two to five years.
Inflamed adenoids do not fulfill their functions
The usefulness of adenoids persists until the inflammation in the gland develops. When the gland is healthy, bacteria and viruses are found in its tissues with fighters (leukocytes, lymphocytes), and then, captured and rendered harmless, slough along with the superficial epithelium. However, due to the peculiarities of the structure of the amygdala (folding) in the small grooves of its mucous membrane, the bacteria can linger for a long time, and then the adenoid tissue becomes the container of the dormant infection. Infectious agents stimulate the gland, which leads to an increase in its mass, but its functions are violated. Dense, large adenoids close the exit from the cavity of the spout, and the baby has certain problems with breathing. The karapuz wakes up unresponsive, complains of a headache. Because of this, the processes of adaptation and assimilation by the child of new skills are violated.
Adenoides grow on their own
One of the most common causes of adenoiditis is a viral infection. Frequent catarrhal diseases cause the gland to work without respite. It is believed that three or four ARI, transferred in a short period of time, can provoke a sharp increase in its size. The "swollen" pharyngeal tonsil is called adenoids. Culprits of adenoid sprouting may be some childhood illnesses (for example, measles, scarlet fever). Another reason - chronic allergic processes in the body crumbs. Adenoid vegetations are a frequent companion of children suffering from diathesis. Predisposing factor to the growth of adenoids are the child's living conditions, for example, living in a damp, low-lighted and stuffy room.
Adenoids can be cured
Adenoid vegetations, as a rule, give in to treatment. The effectiveness of therapy depends primarily on the extent of their increase. If the size of the gland is small (I degree), then the doctor will advise starting treatment with conservative, that is non-operative methods. The main therapeutic measure will be the rehabilitation of acute and chronic foci of infection. To do this, apply local antibacterial agents (in droplets, solutions), washing the nasal cavity with saline solutions. An obligatory condition for successful treatment is the strengthening of the general immunity of crumbs, because the subsequent respiratory infections again stimulate the growth of adenoids. After the illness, the baby should be given time to restore its lymphoid apparatus. While walking, avoid crowded places so as not to "catch" a new virus.