Can you eat bird's nest with adenoid hypertrophy?

Written by Zhang Jun
Otolaryngology
Updated on January 05, 2025
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Adenoid hypertrophy is permissible for consumption of bird's nest, which is considered a health supplement that can enhance the body's immunity and resistance, offering significant assistance in the recovery from adenoid hypertrophy. Generally, adenoid hypertrophy is caused by repeated inflammatory stimulation following decreased immunity and resistance. Adenoid hypertrophy most commonly occurs in children aged three to eight. The adenoid is a lymphoid mass located on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx, and long-term inflammatory irritation can lead to congestion, swelling, and hyperplasia of the adenoids, causing symptoms such as nasal congestion, snoring during sleep, decreased hearing, and tinnitus. It's advisable to visit a hospital for a check-up with an electronic laryngoscope or nasopharyngoscope to confirm a diagnosis. During the acute phase of treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment is required, followed by a bland diet and consumption of health supplements to enhance immunity and resistance when symptoms alleviate. If adenoid hypertrophy persists for a long time and conservative treatment is ineffective, local surgical removal may be necessary.

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Can adenoid hypertrophy heal itself?

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Will adenoid hypertrophy recur after surgery?

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Can adenoid hypertrophy be cured?

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Can you eat fish with enlarged adenoids?

Patients with adenoid hypertrophy can eat fish, as fish is a common type of meat and does not have side effects on the condition of adenoid hypertrophy, nor does it affect the treatment outcome of adenoid hypertrophy. There is also no direct conflict with the medications used to treat adenoid hypertrophy. For patients with significant adenoid enlargement accompanied by related clinical symptoms, such as nasal congestion, mouth breathing, and snoring during sleep, timely treatment is necessary. Most patients can opt for treatment with oral medications combined with nasal spray medications. If conservative medical treatment is ineffective and the condition is severe, surgical removal might be considered.