Enlarged adenoids
Alternative Names
Adenoids - enlargedTreatment
Surgical removal of the adenoids (adenoidectomy) will prevent complications, and will cure complications if they already exist from enlarged adenoids. Antibiotics may be used to treat tonsil, adenoid, and sinus infections when they occur.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Full recovery is expected. Right-sided heart failure is reversible when the sleep apnea and airway obstruction are treated.
Possible Complications
Enlarged adenoids can cause health-threatening conditions such as chronic ear infections, sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension, and right-sided heart failure.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if your child has difficulty breathing through the nose. Call if the child has other symptoms discussed above.
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