Enlarged adenoids surgery in children

Adenoids are part of the immune system and help to trap germs that enter the body through the nose. In children, adenoids are typically larger but tend to shrink as they get older.

What are enlarged adenoids?

Enlarged adenoids are swollen or enlarged masses of tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity, just above the roof of the mouth.

Enlarged adenoids can grow to the size of a ping pong ball, completely blocking airflow through the nasal passages. This makes it difficult for children to breathe properly, which severely affects their ability to eat and sleep and may lead to other issues such as frequent ear infections and sore throats. Over time this will have negative implications for not just their education but also their quality of life, and their family’s life.

Enlarged adenoids surgery in children is often recommended if they are significantly impacting their daily life.  It’s wonderful to see children, once they’ve fully recovered from surgery, able to take a big deep breath once again without struggling or any discomfort.   This operation is a great example of our low cost, high impact surgery that we fund.

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