Adenoids refers to the mass of lymphatic tissue located at the junction of the back of the nose and throat.They are part of body's immune system and play a major role in fighting against infections in children. Role of adenoids in the body .They help to fight off the bacteria and viruses that enter the body via nose .They normally grow till 7 yrs of age and then start to shrink .they disappear around teenage. This is psychological growth and regression of adenoids. They are needed till the child reaches teenage as by that time the other immune system is mature enough to fight infections and diseases. The cause of adenoiditis is :- 1 Recurrent upper respiratory tract infection. 2 Nasal allergies.3 poor immunity. 4 exposure to cold . Symptoms:- enlarged adenoids can cause significant nasal obstruction. 2 it can cause nasal voice that has lost its resonance .3 Noisy breathing 4 Recurrent middle ear infections. 5 obstructive sleep apnoea .problem in sleeping continuously.6 Frequent nasal allergies,7 swelling of glands in the neck . Homeopathic medicines are a great boon for children suffering from adenoiditis. 1 it helps in size reduction 2 it can prevent surgery 3 it improves immunity 4 it can cure acute and chronic adenoiditis. It has no side effects 5 The medicines are from natural resources. In homeopathy detailed history of the patient is taken in homeopathic way .5 best homeopathic medicines for adenoids are 1 Calcarea carb :- The child is fair, fatty , tendency for obesity .excessive sweating on least exertion. Aggravation from warmth and better in open air. Delayed dentition , sweating on head , nasal blockage .Recurrent cold cough from exposure to cold . . 2 opium :- lean thin and emaciated children with enlarged adenoids key symptom is snoring , sleep apnoea. Nasal obstruction .Drowziness and sleepiness during the day . 3 Natrum mur :- children who are lean thin emaciated.Recurrent upper respiratory tract infections. Sneezing, fluent watery nasal discharge. Tendency to have headaches aggravates on exposure to sun .and reading. Children are stubborn and irritable. 4 Baryta carb :- enlarged tonsils with enlarged adenoids. Children catch cold easily. Throat pain with difficulty in swallowing , nasal blockage,snoring, breathing from mouth, dryness of mouth and offensive foot sweat. Tuberculinum :- Hypertrophy of adenoids, great sensitivity to cold air , child may have tuberculosis history in the family. The child may be mentally slow. Dr Avinashi Avinashi homeopathic clinic
