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adenoid hypertrophy |
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adenoid hypertrophy Etymology: Gk, aden, gland, eidos, form, hyper, excessive, trophe, nourishment the unusual growth of the pharyngeal tonsil. adenoid hypertrophy Adenoidal hypertrophy, see there Patient discussion about Hypertrophy of adenoids. Q. When should the tonsils and/or adenoids should be removed? A. Currently the tonsillectomy is recommended in the presence of 6 episodes of throat infection (Group A strep pharyngitis) in one year or 3-4 episodes in each of 2years. Adenoidectomy may be recommended when tympanostomy tube surgery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tympanostomy_tube) failed to prevent ear infection. Read more or ask a question about Hypertrophy of adenoidsAnother thing to consider is the presence of oral breathing - the constant use of the mouth for breathing in small children may lead to malformation of the facial bones that would necessitate more extensive surgeries later in life. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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