When might this service be appropriate?
- Adenoid-related obstruction and mouth breathing
- Sleep-breathing concerns or selected glue-ear care
How is it assessed?
- Assess the nose, tonsils, ears, hearing and palate/speech history; select endoscopy or sleep testing when needed.
How is care planned?
- Consider observation and allergy management where appropriate. Tonsil surgery or ear tubes are separate decisions.
What follow-up and recovery care is needed?
- Temporary blockage, sore throat or voice change can occur. Follow discharge advice on fluids, activity and return to school.
Which risks and limitations should be discussed?
- Bleeding, infection and anaesthetic risks; uncommon persistent nasal speech or recurrent symptoms.
When is prompt or emergency care needed?
- Fresh bleeding, vomiting blood, breathing difficulty or marked illness/inability to drink needs urgent assessment.
For a life-threatening emergency, seek emergency care or call 999 in Bangladesh.
Frequently asked questions
Can adenoid tissue grow again?
It can. Recurrent symptoms need reassessment for regrowth, allergy and other causes.