Can people with adenoid hypertrophy eat fish?

Written by Xu Qing Tian
Otolaryngology
Updated on October 28, 2024
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The adenoid, also known as the pharyngeal tonsil, is present in everyone's body. In childhood, due to the active proliferation of lymphatic tissue, it can lead to excessive enlargement of the adenoid, causing symptoms such as blockage of the posterior nasal apertures, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sinusitis. When adenoid enlargement occurs, treatment is generally surgical, involving the removal of the enlarged adenoid tissue. Patients with enlarged adenoids should avoid spicy, stimulating foods and cold drinks to prevent nasal inflammation and further growth of the adenoid tissue. Consumption of fish and shrimp is permissible, but if the patient has significant allergies or other symptoms, their consumption should be reduced.

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What should I pay attention to in the diet for adenoid hypertrophy?

Adenoid hypertrophy is a common condition in children, primarily due to excessive growth of adenoid tissue on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. This condition leads to symptoms such as nasal congestion, snoring during sleep, runny nose, and sinusitis. The main treatment for adenoid hypertrophy is surgical removal. Regarding diet, it is first recommended to reduce the intake of cold beverages and spicy, irritating foods to avoid exacerbating local inflammatory responses. Secondly, it is advised to limit foods containing hormones, as they may stimulate the proliferation and congestion of lymphatic tissue, worsening the degree of adenoid hypertrophy.

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Can adenoid hypertrophy be treated with massage?

Patients with adenoid hypertrophy generally do not see significant therapeutic effects from massage therapy. Adenoid hypertrophy is due to the proliferation of lymphoid tissue at the posterior nasopharyngeal wall, which leads to nasal congestion and sleep apnea at night. When sleep apnea occurs, it is first necessary to complete sleep monitoring and blood oxygen saturation monitoring and other relevant tests to make a clear diagnosis of the patient's condition. For patients with adenoid hypertrophy occupying more than two-thirds of the posterior nasal aperture, plasma surgery is usually required to ablate the hypertrophied adenoid tissue and restore normal nasal ventilation function, thereby alleviating the patient’s sleep apnea and hypoventilation syndrome.

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Can adenoid hypertrophy recur after removal?

The adenoid is located in the lymphatic epithelial tissue of the nasopharyngeal area. Enlargement of the adenoid can block breathing and obstruct the pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube, leading to secretory otitis media, and may result in secondary infections of the sinuses. Therefore, for symptoms such as snoring and hearing loss that occur simultaneously after adenoid enlargement, surgical removal is performed. The adenoid does not have a complete capsule, so it is only possible to remove the adenoid tissue as much as possible, and it cannot guarantee the complete removal of all adenoid tissue. Therefore, there is a small rate of recurrence after adenoid removal, with a recurrence rate of about 0.5%, meaning that the recurrence leading to the reappearance of symptoms is around 0.5%. Whether further treatment is needed after recurrence requires an in-person assessment at a hospital.

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What medicine is used for adenoid hypertrophy?

The adenoids are normal anatomical structures located in the nasopharynx. In childhood, the glandular tissue of the adenoids becomes enlarged, blocking the normal passages of the nasopharynx and leading to secondary diseases. Clinically, there are no drugs specifically targeting enlarged adenoids. However, other medications, such as mometasone nasal spray and montelukast sodium, may have some effect on adenoid enlargement and can help a minority of patients avoid surgery. Nonetheless, it is advised not to rely on these drugs as the primary treatment method for enlarged adenoids; the main treatment is surgical.

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Treatment methods for adenoid hypertrophy

Adenoid hypertrophy refers to the hyperplasia and enlargement of the adenoid tissue in the nasopharynx, blocking the local upper airway passages, leading to conditions such as rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis media, and snoring during sleep. Clinically, there are two treatment methods: conservative medication and surgery. Currently, there are no specific drugs aimed at adenoid hypertrophy. Typically, treatments involve the use of nasal corticosteroids such as mometasone furoate nasal spray and anti-allergic medications like montelukast. However, the effectiveness of the treatment may vary from person to person or be unpredictable. Generally, medication is first tried for one to three months, or depending on the severity of the adenoid hypertrophy, treatment can last about two weeks to four weeks. If the medication is not effective, or shows no results, surgical intervention to remove the enlarged adenoids and facilitate airway clearance is necessary. (Please use medication under the guidance of a clinical doctor and do not self-medicate.)