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Can a dog have adenoids?
A dog does have adenoids. When the adenoids in dogs become a problem; such as snoring and chronic throat infections, the adenoids can be removed.
Are adenoids removed along with tonsils?
Sometimes
Should adenoids be removed at the age of 12 years?
Only if there is a medical reason to do so. In most cases, the adenoids are only removed as part of a tonsillectomy.
How can adenoids be removed by electrocautery?
The adenoids can also be removed by electrocautery with a suction Bovie, an instrument with a hollow center to suction blood and a rim of metal to achieve coagulation
What are some common reasons that one would need their adenoids removed?
Adenoids tend to be removed during childhood as part of a tonsillectomy. Adenoids would be removed if they are blocking an airway, if the child is either having difficulty breathing through the nose or at night, or if the child has chronic ear infections.
How can adenoids be removed by laser?
The Nd:YAG laser has also been used to remove the adenoids. However, this technique has caused scarring of tissue and is usually avoided.
How are adenoids removed through the nose?
Adenoids are removed through a procedure called adenoidectomy. During this surgery, a small instrument is passed through the nostrils to reach the adenoids, which are then carefully removed using either a curette or suction. This procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia and is considered safe and effective in treating conditions related to enlarged adenoids.
What is the definition of the Pharynx?
The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx. This is where the adenoids are located and most people have these removed as a child or when they have their tonsils removed.
What is an adenoid punch?
a curved instrument with a chamber that is placed over the adenoids. The chamber has a knife blade sliding-door to section off the adenoids that are then housed in the chamber and removed with the instrument
What is adenotonsillitis?
"Adeno" refers to the adenoids, and "adenoidosis" is inflamation of the adenoids (either of two abnormally enlarged masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of the pharynx that usually obstruct the nasal and ear passages). So I believe "adenotonisillitis" would be tonsillitis with the adenoids infected, too, which can be very painful.
Is it possible to snore without adnoids?
Maybe, but maybe not. My adenoids were removed, but I still snore.
Can your adenoids grow back?
Yes they can but it is very rare. I had mine removed when I was 2 but they grew back and caused problems when I was 22 and I had to have them removed again. Yes they can I have my tonsils and adenoids removed when I was 4, my adenoids removed again at 13 and am going into surgery for the 3rd time on 18th nov 2009 to have my adnoids removed again...I'm 29 now!! This has caused huge problems with my ears have had 3 sets of grommets when i was 5,13,18 now having 4th set in on 18/11, the specialist assures me that now I'm having them out as an adult they won't come back....I will have to keep you posted on that one.
