Can people with adenoid hypertrophy eat mangoes?

Written by Deng Bang Yu
Otolaryngology
Updated on March 02, 2025
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The adenoids are lymphoepithelial tissue located in the nasopharyngeal area, with adenoid hypertrophy mainly occurring in children, though it occasionally occurs in adults at a lower incidence rate. Clinically, adenoid hypertrophy is primarily caused by adverse stimulations such as allergic factors and repeated bacterial infections, with symptoms commonly including nasal congestion, snoring during sleep, and mouth breathing. For children, surgical removal is often necessary, currently performed mainly through plasma ablation. Generally, patients with adenoid hypertrophy can consume mangoes, as there are no absolute contraindications. However, if the patient also has a mango allergy, then they must avoid eating mangoes. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze each patient's specific situation.

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Can adenoid hypertrophy be cured?

Adenoid hypertrophy is curable. It is mainly divided into acute and chronic types. Acute adenoid hypertrophy is mostly secondary to acute rhinitis and sinusitis. It is caused by the invasion of Staphylococcus aureus or hemolytic streptococcus, leading to acute congestion and edema of the gland. Symptoms include nasal congestion, snoring, tinnitus, and hearing loss. During the acute phase, patients need symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment, and oral or intravenous antibiotic therapy is effective. However, if the patient's adenoid hypertrophy is due to chronic recurrent inflammation, conservative treatment becomes ineffective. In such cases, adenoidectomy under plasma may be necessary. This surgery requires hospitalization, general anesthesia, and postoperative antibiotics to prevent local infection. Recovery and discharge can typically occur about one week after surgery. After recovery, patients should avoid catching colds to prevent the recurrence of adenoid hypertrophy. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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.)

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How is adenoid hypertrophy surgery performed?

The adenoid is a lymphoepithelial tissue located in the nasopharyngeal region. Enlargement of the adenoid can block the nasal passages, leading to snoring and sleep apnea, often requiring surgical removal of the adenoid. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Firstly, we use a catheter to suspend the soft palate to expose the adenoid tissue. Then, using a nasal endoscope, with the right hand holding a plasma knife, the enlarged adenoid is ablated. The surgery involves inserting the nasal endoscope and adenoid knife through the mouth. The procedure is relatively short, lasting about five to ten minutes. There is very little bleeding after the surgery, making it truly a minimally invasive procedure.

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Can adenoid hypertrophy be prevented by vaccination?

Enlarged glands can lead to sleep apnea, snoring, decreased hearing, and secondary sinus infections. If the enlargement is simple without these symptoms, it does not affect vaccination. However, if the enlargement leads to acute sinus infection, manifested by chills, fever, a large amount of thick nasal discharge, or pus-like discharge, these are symptoms of an acute infection, and vaccination should not be administered. Appropriate treatment should be given first, and after the condition is controlled, vaccination can then proceed. Simple adenoid hypertrophy does not impact vaccination.

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Can people with adenoid hypertrophy eat mangoes?

The adenoids are lymphoepithelial tissue located in the nasopharyngeal area, with adenoid hypertrophy mainly occurring in children, though it occasionally occurs in adults at a lower incidence rate. Clinically, adenoid hypertrophy is primarily caused by adverse stimulations such as allergic factors and repeated bacterial infections, with symptoms commonly including nasal congestion, snoring during sleep, and mouth breathing. For children, surgical removal is often necessary, currently performed mainly through plasma ablation. Generally, patients with adenoid hypertrophy can consume mangoes, as there are no absolute contraindications. However, if the patient also has a mango allergy, then they must avoid eating mangoes. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze each patient's specific situation.