Enlarged Adenoids
Book AppointmentAdenoids are small lymph tissues located at the back of your throat, above your tonsils and behind your nose. They are similar to tonsils but unlike tonsils, these are not visible from the mouth. They make part of the immune system and release antibodies to help fight infection in your body. They filter the germs that enter the body through the mouth and nose. Adenoids are present in children from birth and continue to grow until a child is up to five years of age. Generally, they begin to shrink after seven years of age and become very small by adolescence.
Swelling due to recurrent infection can cause enlarged adenoids. They return to their normal size once the infection has subsided but at times, the adenoids can remain swollen even after the infection is gone. Enlarged adenoids can also be due to allergies. Since they do not form an essential part of the immune system, they can be treated by simply removing them.
When to seek expert advise
Consult one of our highly esteemed doctors at the <Children's Hospital Service Line> at The Aga Khan University Hospital the only internationally accredited hospital in Pakistan, if you notice a combination of the above mentioned symptoms in your child
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