Treatment of adenoids in children without surgery

Every fourth mother has a problem with adenoids in children. There are many options for treating the disease - folk remedies, homeopathy, surgery. But many parents prefer to resort to surgical removal of adenoids in the most extreme cases.

Treatment withoutOperations

Surgery will quickly fix the problem with inflamed adenoids, but will not eliminate the cause. Adenoids in themselves are not a disease. But they prevent the child from breathing freely, can provoke an otitis.

Adenoids are designed to protect the body from hyperventilation of the lungs. And after their removal, other serious diseases can develop.

Non-surgical treatment of adenoids is divided into the following types:

• respiratory techniques;
• medication;
• with the use of additional devices.

Breathing techniques

Treatment by Buteyko method

It is recognized as one of the best alternative methods of treatment of nasal tonsils. You can start it at any stage of the disease. This method helps to remove swelling in the nasopharynx and restore proper breathing with the nose( nasal breathing returns after several minutes of exercise).Regular use of the method will make it possible to forget about the persistent rhinitis and inflamed adenoids.

Exercises are done sitting, the back should be straight. Breathe only with your nose, using the diaphragm.

Important! At the first minute of the session, a child may feel a lack of oxygen. But you can not stop. The minimum duration of the session is 10 minutes.

1. Slow breathing through the nose. Breathe in, breathe out. Each step is made to score 5.
2. Gradual breathing. It is necessary to take a breath, the duration of which is 7, 5 seconds. The main rule is that the inspiration should start from the diaphragm and go over to the muscles of the chest. Exhalation should have the same duration. And to happen in the reverse order( starting with the pectoral muscles).
3. The previous exercise is done alternately with each nostril.
4. The second exercise is repeated. But the inhalation should maximally involve the stomach.
5. Fast breathing. It consists of 12 cycles of inspiration( 2.5 seconds) and exhalations( 2.5 seconds).

Each exercise should be repeated 10 times. The last one is 1.

This complex is the simplest, you can do it yourself. Performing more complex exercises should be done only under the supervision of a specialist.

Respiratory gymnastics

Complex of exercises А.N.Strelnikova helps to get rid of continuous breathing through the nose and snoring. To perform gymnastics should be approached seriously and consciously. Therefore, it can only be performed with children over 3 years old.

Preparatory exercises:

• clenching of the jaws - hands bend at the elbows, palms turn up. Make 4 deep breaths, each time squeezing your hands into a fist. You can exhale arbitrarily. Break between approaches 5 seconds. Number of approaches - 23;
• caravan - hands free to lower, clench fists. Make 8 noisy breaths, each time sharply and rhythmically unclenching fists. Make 12 approaches with five second breaks;
• small pump - slightly bend your legs, lower your arms freely. Make inclines, rounding the back. Movement down is made on inhalation. During exhalation, the initial position should be slowly taken. The execution cycle is the same as in the "trailer".

The basic complex is aimed at getting rid of adenoids.

• kitty - slightly sit down, arms bend at the elbows and press against the body. A short deep breath is accompanied by a sharp turn to the right side. Make 12 sets of 8 breaths each.
• ladder - straighten your back, slightly spread your feet. Left leg bend. Pulling her to the stomach, you should do a shallow noisy breath and squat slightly on your right foot. Exhalation is through the mouth during the return to the starting position. Make 64 approaches. If the physical state of the child does not allow doing this exercise one hundred - it can be done in a sitting or lying position.

Important! The famous doctor Komarovsky recommends refraining from removing adenoids if they do not cause severe discomfort.

Using various

devices To remove inflammation in the nasal tonsils, use light, steam, quartz and a laser.

Bioptron treatment

This device emits polarized polychromatic light. It helps normalize the cellular composition of the mucous membranes of adenoids.

Use this lamp every day for 14 days. The duration of the session is 4 minutes. Preliminary it is necessary to wash out a nose. After treatment, almost completely disappears pathogenic microflora in the nasopharynx. Relapse of the disease does not occur at least 6 months.

Treatment with nebulizer

This method of treatment is becoming increasingly popular. With its help, the medicine is delivered directly to the nasopharynx. And the vapor state of medicines allows them to be quickly absorbed.

Important! Only breathe with the nose. The child should be calm and not tense.

For kids there are special types of nebulizers, equipped with various attachments. This allows you to adjust the particle size in the aerosol. For the treatment of adenoids, a nozzle is needed, which forms the largest particles.

Important! Inhalations with this device are absolutely safe, steam does not burn mucous membranes.

Laser treatment

The use of laser therapy allows to avoid surgery and completely restore the functionality of adenoids.

This kind of physiotherapy has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The laser is directly affected by the affected area. That allows you to remove swelling and inflammation.

Important! The method is absolutely painless and does not require a hospital stay. That is very important for small patients.

Treatment is carried out by a course, which consists of 10-15 procedures. To fix the result for the year should be done 2-3 courses.

Another effective form of physiotherapy is the treatment with quartz. Despite the availability of quartz lamps for home use, it is better to conduct similar procedures with the help of a specialist.

Medication treatment

This variety means the use of vasoconstrictor sprays, hormonal drugs and antibiotics.

Hormones

The most popular hormonal drug for the treatment of tonsils in the nose is Nazonex. It consists of steroids, similar to natural hormones( similar substances are produced directly in the body).This spray helps to relieve swelling and reduce pain symptoms.

The main advantage of the drug is that it is not able to penetrate the mucosa and is not absorbed into the blood. This excludes the appearance of any side effects, usually occurring during hormonal therapy. Spray not only removes the foci of inflammation, but reduces the risk of allergic reactions.

Important! The use of any medicinal products( especially hormonal) is permissible only after consultation with an otolaryngologist.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are prescribed only in the case of a bacterial infection, which is determined after the analysis of the sowing tank from the nose. To avoid getting used to the drug, the doctor should inform the doctor about the antibiotics the child has taken earlier.

For the treatment of adenitis antibiotics of the following groups are used:

• penicillin derivatives - have a wide range of uses, have low toxicity, and high antibacterial activity;
• macrolides are preparations containing erythromycin;
• cephalosporins are resistant and active antibiotics of the new generation.

Treatment with avasmis

This drug holds a leading position among effective agents for the treatment of adenitis. Removes inflammation, relieves swelling of the mucous membrane. Used in the complex treatment.

The drug begins to function after 8 hours. It is impossible to combine treatment with this drug with ritonavir( overdose is possible).Before using the spray, it is necessary to release the nasal passages from the mucus.

Important! Can be used for children older than 2 years. Refers to hormonal drugs, so there are some contraindications and side effects.

Protargol treatment

This anti-inflammatory agent is used to disinfect the nasal sinuses. The drug is instilled in pre-washed nostrils for 2-4 drops. The procedure is carried out twice a day. On average, the duration of treatment takes 14 days. It helps to get rid of even a very bad cold.

Of the side effects can be noted increased dryness in the mouth, drowsiness and headache.

Dioxydin treatment

This agent can be used as a drop( dilute with saline in equal amounts).Or use for inhalations with the help of a nebulizer( ratio with saline 1: 4).In this case, the child may develop a severe cough due to the rapid flow of mucus from the nasopharynx into the respiratory system.

Drops for treatment of adenoids

Drops for children should consist of natural ingredients.

The following are the most effective drugs:

• Collargol( Protargol) - drops containing colloidal silver, relieve inflammation in the nasopharynx;
• Polydex is an antibacterial, vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory agent.

Important! Do not try to speed up the recovery by increasing the dosage. This can lead to suppression of immunity and reduce the body's resistance.

Treatment of folk methods

In folk medicine, you can find a sufficient number of recipes that help get rid of adenoids without surgical intervention.

Carnation

Carnation is not only a fragrant spice. But it also has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.

1. To prepare cloves, you should place 6 buds in 130 ml of boiling water.
2. Insist for about 40 minutes( the solution should become a saturated brown color).
3. Drip the nose with the drug received every 2 hours for 2 drops.

Additionally, you can gargle with this solution.

Horsetail

Horsetail is an excellent plant that kills various pathogens.

For the treatment of adenitis, a wash solution should be prepared.

1. Fresh or dried horsetail( 13 g) with water( 215 ml).
2. Tomato on low heat for 8 minutes.
3. For each washing, 75 ml of decoction is needed.
4. The procedure should be carried out 2-3 times per day.

Important! The horsetail can not be taken if there are problems with the kidneys.

Aloe juice

The most affordable, trouble-free and efficient way. You need fresh squeezed plant juice. It should be instilled in 1 drop before going to bed. Duration of treatment can be from 2 to 12 months.

Treatment of sea buckthorn oil

This remedy is recognized even by traditional medicine. It helps to strengthen blood vessels, reduce the amount of mucus, resorption of adenoid formations. It should be dripped in the morning and before going to bed 3 drops. Treatment can be done for 19 days.

In case of exacerbation of adenitis, in 4 ml of freshly squeezed garlic juice, add 3 drops of sea buckthorn oil. This solution should be dripped nose every 4 hours.

Treatment with natural antibiotic - propolis

It will take 10% tincture of propolis. Can be purchased factory. Or do yourself - mix bee glue and alcohol( 1:10), insist 7 days.

1. To prepare a rinse solution, stir 3 ml of the tincture in 520 ml of water.
2. This daily dose, which should be divided into 3 procedures.
3. Each day the solution must be prepared fresh.

Cleanness

It should be remembered that this plant belongs to the poisonous. Therefore, use caution and do not exceed the dosage.

Caviar broth:

1. Celandine( 12 g) should be poured into 950 ml of milk.
2. Blend the mixture to boiling. After cooling, drip 3 drops.
3. Repeat the procedure 5 times per day.

This drug, also can be used for compresses. They should be applied to the calves and throat.

Oily solution with celandine and St. John's wort

1. St. John's wort mixed with homemade melted butter( 1: 4).
2. For every 12 ml of oil mixture add 12 drops of juice from celandine.
3. Transfer to a well-closed container. Shake until a uniform emulsion is obtained.
4. Bury 2 drops for 2-4 weeks.

Important! If the family has a predisposition to inflammation of the adenoids - an oily solution with celandine will serve as a good preventive measure.

Treatment with oil thuja

Tuyu is also called the tree of life. Essential oils of the plant are very useful in the treatment of adenoids. They kill microbes, relieve inflammation, have vasoconstrictive effect. Also, thuya helps to strengthen the protective functions of the body and restores epithelial tissues in the nasopharynx.

It takes at least 6 weeks to treat this herbal preparation. The course should be repeated after 30 days. The agent should be digested twice a day for 3 drops.

Important! Thuya oil in the treatment is not used in its pure form. A homeopathic drug should be purchased, with a concentration of this substance no more than 15%.

Oak bark

1. Take 16 g of bark of oak and add 8 g of mint and St. John's wort.
2. Pour the resulting mixture with cold, purified water. Put on a medium fire.
3. After boiling, cook for 4 minutes. To insist 60 minutes. Strain.
4. Use for washing the nasopharynx 2 times a day for 8 days.

Honey

Honey is quite popular in folk medicine. It is also useful for the treatment of nasal tonsils.

The most effective tool is obtained by mixing honey and beet juice.

1. Beets of a small size should be rubbed. Separate the juice.
2. Add 2 parts of honey to 2 parts of juice. Insist a quarter of an hour.
3. The product is used in the form of drops. Up to 5 times a day should be instilled in 3-5 drops of the drug.

Treatment with leeches

Hirudotherapy is an undeservedly forgotten way of treating many chronically inflammatory diseases. Leeches are able to quickly alleviate the condition even with very severe forms of adenitis. The treatment is long, but the result is simply excellent.

In modern medicine use specially grown black or yellow leeches.

You can treat adenoids in a variety of ways. But it is better to engage in timely prevention - to temper, take vitamin preparations, spend more time in the fresh air, play sports.