Adenoids and Adenoidectomy: what are they, when do we remove them, what is the surgery like

What are Adenoids?
What do they do?
What problems do they cause?
What is involved in taking them out?
3:55 mark goes into detail about the post-operative recovery
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[@dadioranas6187]

I was suffering a lot but now after the surgery my life changed I’m very comfortable 👍🏼

[@babyrea6346]

Hi..can i ask you about that surgery of tonsillitis..it is scared ? What happened after removed the tonsillitis your voice lost ? Please share me what you had experience.thanks.i just want to know if what happened after surgery.or ...

[@Rubin-Emini]

@@babyrea6346 i got surgary from adenoid this is worse is not bad it jyst hurts a bit when you swallow and need to eat soft things 😊

[@babyrea6346]

Horse Gamer ... Ok thanks for info

[@Rubin-Emini]

@@babyrea6346 but the down side of this is that you can't go out and can't shower cuz hot things can damage you and you need to chill relax the whole week

[@WeaponconBlack]

Same here

[@dabsmoothbeats1174]

We had an adenoidectomy done for my son this week. Trust me, it was the right decision. His breathing, sleeping and speech is 10 times better.

[@nooraworld.]

Hi my 8 yrz old son also diagnosed with this . I m still scared what should I do go for surgery or not. Will it recover without surgery?

[@escalona8764]

My daughter 9yr old same. She had her surgery last Thursday from this post. She's recovering wonderfully.

[@AGM1987]

How was the recovery? What were the worst days ?

[@escalona8764]

@@AGM1987 at least for my daughter no bad days. Just stay strict with medication and hydration. She doesn't snore anymore. She sleeps so much better. It's been 8 days since her surgery so she's been good

[@AGM1987]

@@escalona8764 I’m very happy for you guys , my son is 5 and got his procedure Wednesday morning, it’s Friday night right now and he’s been having fevers since yesterday. Your daughter had a fever.?

[@dancingaround413]

I love how descriptive you're! My surgery for my tonsillectomy/adnoidectomy is Thursday. Your videos have helped me so much. I'm 32 so it's definitely gonna be fun...😣

[@MWeatherbear]

Emmie Adams how r you feeling!?!?

[@vvmxriee]

omggg i’m about to get mine how was it????

[@Tubeytime]

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[@KennyBucketz]

I had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy when I was maybe 7. Not gonna lie, the tonsil part was tough and painful from what I remember. Definitely had throat pain, but I recall not having nose pain at all, so the adenoid part was easy for me…that being said, a few years later, my new pediatrician in middle school said my adenoids were big. I told her I got them out. She said “well, it looks like they grew back.” As an adult, my ENT said my adenoids are huge. So either they said they took them out originally and didn’t, or the removal doesn’t have much pain, but they can grow back. And I have read that they can grow back

[@ElSings]

I had an adenoidectomy at about age 4 or 5, I’m 18 now. I had SEVERE chronic ear infections throughout childhood as well as strep and many other ear nose and throat problems, including not hearing well. So I had tubes in my eardrums twice- which worked, but I still needed the adenoids removed. I’m SO glad my parents decided to do that, because while I still get chronic ear infections, they aren’t nearly as often or as bad!

[@Moonscrilla1]

My 3 yr old son is scheduled to have his adenoids removed on 4.3.23 and have tubes put in his ears. We’ve been battling ear infections for the last YEAR!! I hope that this surgery gives him the relief he needs.

[@taswelle4495]

Hope your son’s surgery went well. I’m an adult and having surgery for this next week.

[@dfblasedhu3609]

@@taswelle4495 how did it go

[@alexthybalex]

Wow! My son’s doctor just offered an adenoidectomy As a solution to long time stuffy nose and breathing problems. Of course I thought of all my questions after! Thanks for the run down! Great explanation.

[@marym22]

I've suffered my whole life with severe eye/ear infections and now I have seizures, sleep apnea and I'm a mouth breather. I'm super scared but hopefully this will help! My ENT told me I had a deviated septum as well. I'm hoping breathing gets better!

[@randomrequirements9066]

Hey I have issue with snoring and sleep apena - how did it go? Did it work for you?

[@cummingsoria1025]

*My son was diagnosed with these but i cant afford this procedure, the doctor told me it would cost me around $1750. He cant breath well he strains at night and sometimes i stay woke at night to feel his pain hoping this money will come to me some day to his rescue*

[@GeneLiuMD]

I'm sorry to hear that money is an issue. Where do you live? There might be resources to help.

[@GeneLiuMD]

There may be organizations that can help like Mending Kids. I hope you are able to find some assistance.

[@cummingsoria1025]

@@GeneLiuMD am living in East Africa

[@antoinemack8694]

Sorry to hear about this. You should consider creating a go fund me account to help raise the funds to help your child

[@jamesopiyo4221]

@@cummingsoria1025 where are you specifically in East Africa,, if in kenya i can help you

[@aracelirodriguez9267]

My six year old had one scheduled for tomorrow. Her symptoms are not that bad except for current sinus infections when she has a cold. The information you gave in this video made me retract from the surgery. It is not bad enough for surgery, and we are religious and have faith that God would help her heal on her own. Thank you so much for this video!

[@therealjoeyb7134]

How did she recover?

[@ramonarenatapather5063]

Hi hun how is you little one doing now with the sinuses?

[@codylucky13]

​​​@@therealjoeyb7134she said they retracted from the procedure

[@mttrips4429]

My grand daughter 6, has stuffy nose speech, mouth breathing, snoring and runny nose. She is getting hers removed over Christmas. She will be so much better able to breath and sleep better. You should watch the video this Dr does on adenoidectomy. Simple short operation. Much better for the child or adult to breath.

[@melissamcrobbie53]

Thank you! Our son is going in for an adenoidectomy later this week and this is extremely helpful info.

[@lindaanne8188]

I didn’t know the adenoids shriveled up at a certain age. They never took mine out with my tonsillectomy and I was wondering if I could be having trouble with my adenoids asan adult. Learn something new every day.

[@rebeccalopez8067]

Right . Same this is such an amazing video

[@BigDaddyKai620]

This could possibly change my life Thank You for the info

[@alfaiate69]

Thank you very much for your quick answer Doctor. I’m starting to get more confident about the procedure.

[@josie9266]

I just got my tonsils and adenoids taken out yesterday. It's painful specially when you need to swallow. Even drinking water hurts. Thank you for the video

[@cece2pretty]

Do you feel pain even when you dont swallow?

[@Prishaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

​@@cece2prettyit's not a lot of pain (due to the adenoids) I'm not sure about how bad a tonsillectomy would hurt but adenoidectomy doesn't make your throat hurt really bad except a few cases

[@ruvtan799]

For how many days the pain remains

[@MattHazeMusic]

I have had a lifelong of sinus problems, non-stop post nasal drip, and Eustachian Tube dysfunction for the last 8 years with very little Improvement. No ENT has suggested adenoid removal for me, but all these descriptions here resonate with what I experience. I have already tried all the allergy testing, medication, had septoplasty, and Eustachian Tube Balloon dilation. I discovered what I think is a swollen adenoid this year. It slowly grew over 5 months, and popped out a sizable calcified stone a few days ago. I definitely felt a difference on that side of ear pressure before and after the stone came out. I'm thinking of demanding my adenoids get taken out as the next step. I need to try something- always have ears I can't pop and irritated throat from post nasal drip, swallowing all day long. Very distracting condition all day every day.

[@divinelove1273]

Did you ever resolve the problem? If soo how did it turn out?

[@KennyBucketz]

Did you get your adenoids removed? How was it? How do you feel now?

[@jdworangetink16]

Thank you so much for this video. I had a tonsillectomy on the 26th of December 2018 and I over heard the nurse say to another that they took out my adenoids too. I had never heard of them before so this helped me to understand.

[@teeniequeenie8369]

Yes! They did this to me too!!! I didnt know anything about it before hand and then i woke up to the worst nose bleed ever! I never get nose bleeds....make sure you know a head of time EXACTLY what they plan to do to you!!!!

[@RYMAN1321]

@@teeniequeenie8369 I got both removed as well, back in 2002 when I was 7. The pain afterwards was the worse for the next few days. But we’re you okay though? Why’s you get a nose bleed ?

[@adrianabace379]

This is the best video I've seen so far. Thank you.

[@carlywetherington6537]

My three year old will have this done next week. I've been feeling really on the fence about it. This has help ease my concerns a lot.

[@Desminique09]

Two of children had it the same day!!!! 20 Jan 22

[@NahyaMukami]

Please tell me how it went with your child, I need to know about the recovery process, my daughter is scheduled for this in one week

[@carlywetherington6537]

@@NahyaMukami it went very smoothly! The recovery process wasn’t bad at all. After the first day she was back to her normal cheerful self. The only real side effect I noticed was a smell that came from her breath for about a week. Other than that after the first day you couldn’t guess she had surgery. The surgery itself was very quick and had no complications. She has been ear infection free since the surgery! Good luck to your child!

[@lazyfoodie698]

I wish I could study this and help my poor people who can't afford to have a surgery

[@hmpz36911]

What's stopping you?

[@xenosayork2265]

My ENT doc just told me I have 'some things' on my adenoids and I need an adenoidectomy. My voice is massively affected so I rarely speak. This video was helpful. I'm looking forward to my surgery now.

[@tcheyenne3561]

How did your surgery go? And what were the things on your adenoids? I just had a biopsy done on my adenoids a day ago and still recovering from it

[@divinelove1273]

@@tcheyenne3561 how did everything go?

[@tcheyenne3561]

@@divinelove1273 Hey it went well thank you so much for asking. I had pain after the biopsy but painkillera from the hospital helped with that

[@slukky]

My parents were not much for surgeries; thus, I suffered w/ adenoids, mouth breathing, earaches, hyperactivity, & yes, bedwetting. It was horrible & embarrassing to me. That was back in the '50s. If your kid needs an adenoidectomy, do it. There should be local clinics to help defray the costs dramatically if you can't afford it. Your kid really can't afford it. Please, take my word for it.

[@Olliedanger]

You are brilliant an full of valuable information! I appreciate your direct and specific delivery.

[@nokwazimkhondo1826]

You've just described my son. He's going in for adenoidectomy, sonsiloctomy and ear tube today.

[@painkillerO8]

How was the surgery? My son is told he needed the surgery 😔

[@Prishaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

​@@painkillerO8it's not a huge procedure I had my adenoids removed a while back (I'm 16) I had to eat only icecreams for the day but there were restrictions per say

[@painkillerO8]

@@Prishaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa thanks for the response. I posted 10 months ago. We went with the surgery. Pretty simple. My son didn’t feel anything during his recovery after the surgery, but I saw other kids being uncomfortable. I was not sure if they had removed adenoids only or both adenoids and tonsils. If all others options failed, I definitely recommend the surgery.

[@jeremyfragua510]

I think this why I keep getting shook out of sleep. Either because I can't breathe or extreme irritation in my ear. This might be a eureka moment in my life.

[@utopiaOKC]

It could be sleep apnea too go to a sleep study.

[@xHustleHaRdx]

Wow. That is awesome. I feel the same exact way

[@Cubalibre7376]

Thank you Doctor, this video has been very educational and helpful. My 5 years old son had a sleep study done in April and was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. They recommended to remove the adenoids and tonsils. The day of the surgery we told the doctor he had improved 80% of all symptoms he had such as snoring and mouth breathing and we though that having the surgery was not needed at the time, especially for the tonsils. We cancelled the surgery and did a new sleep study. We are going to see the sleep doctor on Tuesday and see what the recommendations are this time. In our modest opinion, we believe he only needs removal of the adenoids because he wakes up two or three tImes at night due to breathing but he never had troubles with the tonsils.

[@GeneLiuMD]

It all depends on the severity of the problem, and how enlarged the tonsils and/or adenoids are. You are correct that some people only really need an adenoidectomy, but for others, adenoidectomy alone won't be enough.

[@arunmusic5752]

Any alternative way for adenodis treatment with out having surgery. My son 8 years old

[@wildflower7321]

I had the same exact experience with my son! Surgery was scheduled and suddenly his symptoms were like 90% gone so I canceled the surgery. 1st ENT suggested to remove the tonsils and adenoids. I didn't feel right about that because I felt it was more in his nose and he had never had problems with the tonsils. But I'm not a doctor so i sought out a second opinion with a different ENT. 2nd ENT said he did not need his tonsils out. He actually just his adenoids removed and nasal turbinate reduction. He's been sleeping so much better since day 1 after the surgery. Wish I had done it earlier. Recovery hasn't been too bad.

[@janieramirez7169]

Same.. what did y’all end up doing

[@bethanyjones4188]

My son had this done . He is 2 and ever since he got covid he has been suffering . I hope the surgery helps him breath easier.

[@painkillerO8]

How is your son doing?

[@abbeynatale7970]

Our 3 year old is 5 days post op from her adenoidectomy. Her sleep has drastically improved. They were much larger than the doctor thought. She has a severe speech delay. I’m praying that this will help improve her speech. I’m not sure if this was causing hearing problems but now I want to ask the doctor if there’s a possibility with the size being so large

[@JH-lu5yg]

How is your daughter doing now? Did it help her speech?

[@timd567]

Hi, can you tell me if removing the adenoids affected her speech or made it better. The way I read your comment was that her speech worsened. Can you please advise before I take my daughter in

[@milwaukeesav6699]

Any update?

[@JJ-zb7id]

Hey, please let me know if your daughter’s speech improved after the procedure. I also have speech issues as well and was wondering if this could help me.

[@_parvezm_]

I understood more watching this video then what my ENT doctor explained

[@Will-om1mr]

I get Adonidectomy tomorrow! I’ll keep you updated

[@BlondieS-ti6jz]

I love watching things that I have personally experienced done from a doctors pov. MOST of these facts are correct there is just one that I will have to kind of rephrase to make it more right. Not EVERYONE'S tubes will gradually push out and have the hole close all by itself. Most might but for some( like myself)will have to be removed via surgery. I had to have a 2nd surgery to have them be removed and patched over because when I was 5 years old I got them put in because I was hard of hearing. Then once I was in the 4th grade(10 years old) I had finally gotten them take out via surgery, and to this day I still have patch on my ear drum. No hate to this guy but I do want people to know just in case it happens to a child that you know. LOVE THIS GUYS VIDEOS SO MUCH!!!

[@ladybugfly4850]

Very helpful, ive been worried about my daughter sudden snoring and waking up at night. I will have to go see a doctor

[@Belleherbe]

The imitation of the stuffy nose SENT ME 😭😭😭😭🤣

[@IceElosi]

I was worring what would happen in the surgery seen though mine is tommorow. Thank you for all the information, now I have a greater understanding of what will be happening and what they are. Thanks!

[@GeneLiuMD]

Good luck!

[@elias-mygodisyhwh3350]

What was your surgery like? I had tonsillectomy last year. I may need an adenoiectomy I'm scared because the tonsillectomy was horrible.

[@autumn-wg3ux]

thank you doctor I wish I lived closer so I could have my daughter come see you

[@GeneLiuMD]

Where do you live? I may be able to give some recommendations.

[@autumn-wg3ux]

+Gene Liu, MD, MMM Nashville, Tennessee

[@jagkoth]

@@GeneLiuMD Can you refer some ent doc in chicago. My daughter have symptoms with large tonsillitis

[@StriderGTS]

This is very helpful, thank you!

[@henrymendoza8858]

StriderGTS does the sleep improve? I have very chronic problems with snoring.!

[@MDISLAM-ji5vm]

It was really helpful. I've got a guideline for my 6 years old daughter's adenoids issue.

[@michaelt.8956]

This Dr rocks! Explanations are on point! Props to you Dr, (from an RN.

[@80190frog]

My daughter had her adenoids removed when she was 2 1/2. It helped her with sleeping through the night and not having as many stuffy noses. She had them removed and her sinuses washed because she had a sinus infection that wouldn’t clear up. That’s how I knew something was wrong (it smelled like something died). I feel bad for not catching it earlier.

[@alexistumongha9288]

Maam.. Your daughter alright now? Coz my daughter have same problem to.. She alwayz wake up every hour bcoz of snoring. 😢

[@glowandgrowwithdoreen]

What didn't you catch earlier?The smell is part of the healing process. I hope your baby is OK now.

[@guiltlesstwistedlie]

I was diagnosed with adenoiditis by my ENT doctor when I was 24

[@akashskumar7624]

What is that you did I am the same age

[@whitnipaige5900]

My son is 8 and just had his very large adenoids removed today. He's been a mouth breather for about 2 years and i just learned at the dentist that he will need to go to the dentist to have an expansion done? Bc his adult teeth don't have the space to come in and are just coming in wherever 😳. Very interesting how these two things work together. I would have got the adenoids addressed much sooner had I known it was affecting the shape of his mouth.

[@sugarrayleonard1453]

The constant Bilateral ear pressure, bad breath, and this feeling of something stuck in back of throat is/are very annoying

[@rashasims4324]

Hello, Dr Li I live in Kansas City Kansas and I believe my son has this issue but I have been scared to put him through this surgery... I can come to California so you can perform this surgery. Your explanation to detail is spot on.

[@andreaaldrich4046]

Hi what did you end up doing? I am also in KC and was told my son needs this but I am considering asking for a second opinion.

[@reallocaluser4081]

Very informative and clearly explained. Thank you!

[@vikaswadhwa6017]

Thanks for the great information. My daughter (6.5 yrs) is suffering from sleep apnea due to enlarged adenoids. Also she has very enlarged tonsils but she never complained about pain in throat and any problems related to tonsils. Doctors are suggesting to remove both adenoids and tonsils. Please suggest ,should we go for both adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.

[@GeneLiuMD]

I can't provide specific medical advice over the comments section of the forum. Sleep Apnea occurs because the upper airway (from the tip of the nose to the voice box) is narrowed or obstructed. Anything in the upper airway contributes. For some people, it is mostly from one cause (tonsils or adenoids or septum, etc...). But it is always due to a combination of everything. So if the tonsils and adenoids are both large, they are likely both contributing. Removing either one will help. Removing both will clear even more room. The question that I cannot answer is whether or not you need both removed or not. Only someone that has actually evaluated your child can give a specific answer for your case.

[@Desminique09]

Do it!!!

[@viyancrazy2325]

I have doubt that After adenoid surgery they will grow again my kid is suffering with adenoids doctor suggest for surgery this video is very helpfull to me

[@_quixote]

I had tonsils and adenoids surgery and they keep get infected over and over again for months, I went to the hospital and got removal surgery at 5 years old. Now at 13 years I came back and I feel like its growing back, I have a strep throat right now, I can barely talk, but i don't have stuffy nose, I can't sleep. I had them the removal surgery already. What is going on??? I can't eat bcuz of strep throat, I can't swallow, I can't sleep, I can't talk, I can't eat. WHAT ELSE WILL BE TAKEN FROM ME. IM SCARED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR BCUZ OF CORONA VIRUS PATIENTS AND ITS A BIG RISK RIGHT NOW. *I LITERALLY GOT THE SURGERY AND NOW I HAVE ADENOIDS ISSUES AND I SOUND DRUNK WHEN I TALK BCUZ OF THAT* WHAT SHOULD I DO?!😢😭

[@bh9262]

Very helpful information Dr. Liu. Thank you!

[@evelynreeves3497]

hi, I think your presentation is very helpful to understand the risk of adenoiditis. My question is why not try to improve the immune system and reduce the inflammation instead of taking out something that protects our bodies from infection. Why not try first a treatment with iodine, magnesium and something else. Like the one my son had when he was little. 20 years ago a doctor prescribed a compound like this. And after a month or two my son stopped having problems with his tonsils and he finally did not need surgery.

[@GeneLiuMD]

There are times where absolutely a trigger can be identified and avoided. Or an immune issue addressed. And there are times where those evaluations and interventions don't result in improvement and removal becomes a reasonable option. I'm certainly not advocating surgery as the primary, or only option.

[@markleopold4608]

@@GeneLiuMD thank you. Please do not push surgeries.

[@miguelavila2131]

1:30 am and I'm still awake, just checking my son, making sure he's breathing, I think he has the adenoids little bigger, cold weather gets me scared, my son gets ear and throat infection so easily and makes it worse, I'm using a piece mouth on him but sometimes doesn't work because he pulls back his tongue and can't breathe by his nose or mouth. We can't sleep 🥴😞🥱

[@CT-cb3kb]

If he can't "breathe" take him to emergency its probably his adenoids

[@miguelavila2131]

@@CT-cb3kb thanks, he got surgery already, he got his tonsils and adenoids removed, now we can sleep 💤 and I stop giving him medication that he never need it ( allergies medication, inheiler, nebulizer, nose drops, rubs, and all the house remedies, ) all is gone.

[@ebonilla1954]

Do you have a video about nasal polyps? I love the way you explain things

[@kimonay4594]

Very informative video. Thanks for also making it interesting 😊❤️

[@nmd298]

This is great and very informative video thank you doctor.

[@southernbelladonna78]

This is so crazy.. I have had this weird fullness, ringing and recurrent ear infections in both ears for over 6 months now. Originally in January when symptoms 1st started I had an MRI of the head without contrast and a CT Scan of head again no contrast. Nothing showed and I was given nasal steroids which did not do anything for the symptoms. Fast forward to July and 3 bouts of ear infections later as well as continued fullness and ringing but add a new symptom of sinus pain and pressure in forehead and nose, bridge of nose and cheeks but without mucus or congestion. Most pain and pressure in forehead and one eye. Get another CT scan of head without contrast and sinuses showed inflammation. Was prescribed prednisole pack which helped a little but only at first, quickly had a rebound of symptoms that Prednisone no longer does anything for the sinus and facial pain or the eye pressure. Do you think it could be adenoids? I am 41 so certainly not an age that would be common but it's been 7 months and still no answers. Could the CT scan have missed something? Any advice or explanation would be super helpful and appreciated. If not adenoids than what could it possibly be?? Amazing and informative video by the way. Edit: Also I was recently approved for placement of ear tubes in both ears and that is scheduled for next week. I was excited but now that I have the sinus pain and inflammation for weeks now that is not going away or responding to treatment I wonder if ear tubes would even be beneficial. Again any advice or information that may help would be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!!

[@80sfreak42]

I had a similar problem in 2009 recurring sore throat followed by an ear infection...I ended up with ear fullness, deafness in the affected ear, and tinnitus..I still have the ear ringing ( tinnitus) it's been 10 years..in 2016 I had the same throat problems and ended up with a ear infection on my other ear and now I have permanent tinnitus on both ears...it truly sucks..I know exactly how you feel..hope yours goes away...

[@southernbelladonna78]

@@80sfreak42 Damn, I am sorry to hear that. Yeah mine never went away or hasn't so far. The tubes they put in helped with the recurring ear infections but made the ringing so much worse. It's like constantly hearing crickets at dusk but there aren't any. The quieter a place I am in the more noticeable it is so I guess that it is permanent. Yeah it's crazy because you just assume that it will go away but then it just never does. I hope I can eventually get used to it maybe?

[@divinelove1273]

@@southernbelladonna78 I know this video is old.... but what was the problem?

[@southernbelladonna78]

@@divinelove1273 they never found an actual "problem" or specifically whatever primary issue that had caused the ears to start acting this way. They did a full head and brain M.R.I.with contrast and the oy this gvtgat showed was a deviated septum and fluid in both ears. They did put in tympanic ear tubes in both ears to regulate pressure and drain any fluid and that did help a lot. I no longer get ear infections, muffled hearing or ringing. I occasionally have the whooshing sounds as before but not nearly as bad or as often because that was actulthe absolute worse. It is now 95% better and only happens occasionally and not as intensely as before. No more infections either. It's been about 4 years and things are better. The first 2 years were about 65% better and now they are about 85 to 95% better. Sometimes I don't even notice.

[@WoweeZoweee]

Did the tubes help with the pressure and fullness in the ear?

[@elecktra2020]

How will the doctors diagnose me? Do they send me to take an endoscopy, or simply by checking my throat? I’ve been trying to get the surgery but the doctor don’t recommend it because tonsils helps me fight bacteria. One doctor saw my throat and that was her recommendation

[@saptharishi3869]

What are the long term side effects after removing adenoids?? Why body even created this adenoid muscle in the first place there should be some purpose to it right? If we remove something which is created by body naturally.. will it cause a problem?

[@yohannyballou100]

Can you determine a surgery is needed just by asking questions and not using any medical equipment or X rays?

[@michaelho7535]

Beautifully explained doctor!! Thank you!!

[@marvadycus2323]

Doctor, l am 69. All my life l've had bad breath. I cannot begin to explain the social suffering l've endured because of it. Most every morning when l wake up, l have a TON of mucus in my sinuses that puts pressure on my inner ear causing it to ITCH real bad. So l start making this deliberate real loud "sawing logs" noise using my tongue and the back of my mouth. At the same time, l'm desperately and violently wiggling my finger in my ear as fast as l can back and forth to stop the inner ear itch. I do this for about 5 to 10 minutes until all the mucas comes out. Then l can stop. I've used nasal sprays but they dry me out and because l have sleep apnea using a cpap at night, l CANNOT use nasal sprays. If l use both, my mouth and sinuses becomes as dry as a cotton ball. Literally! No exaggeration.😔 THANK YOU for helping me get somwhat of an understanding of adenoids with your VERY imformative video. You are a godsend. I've been fighting my sinus life (tonsil stones and all) as long as l can remember. Are there any treatments that can help me, bad breath head full of mucus and itching ears?

[@Alondajones8]

My daughter went through exactly what you explained.

[@thereviewer2494]

Best explanation! Subscribed!

[@hongping9628]

My husband suffers from this am trying my best to save the money to provide him surgery..😭things are extremely hard before now with the covid its pass the stage of worse

[@RanjithaNallamothu817]

Hii,how was he now

[@wildflower7321]

My 5 year old just had this done this morning! He's doing pretty well.

[@painkillerO8]

Hi, how was the surgery? My son also need to remove his adenoid.

[@wildflower7321]

@@painkillerO8 Not too bad. I was mentally prepared for the worst. The first 2 days were not bad. He complained of a sore throat the first day and also threw up once. I think he was nauseous from the anesthesia. He was able to eat normally. Then day 3-5 he actually had a low grade fever and was not feeling good. I also noticed a change in his voice. It was really high pitched and sounded like he was pinching his nose closed. His breath began to smell really bad from the open wounds I guess. Thats starting to go away today. And also his voice seems back to normal. Its day 6 and hes feeling almost back to normal. He also had to have nasal turbinate reduction so his nose would bleed occasionally. But since day 1 his sleeping has drastically changed. He can breath so much better! Still has his mouth when he sleeps but he's so quiet now! He's still healing so I can't wait to see how much more he improves. He was so loud and snored like a grown man. Tossed and turned all night. Woke up sometimes 5 times a night. Doctor says his adenoids were some of the biggest he'd ever seen. I wish I had done the surgery sooner. I wish you and your kiddo the best!! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@wildflower7321]

I think when they have to have the tonsils also removed is when its more painful. If its just adenoids, from our experience it wasn't bad. I say go for it. If you do, let me know how it goes!

[@painkillerO8]

@@wildflower7321 Thank you for the detailed information. Doing all the research online, we see comments like to exhaust all the other options first. Our ENT said antibiotic or nozzle spray won’t be effective. He said the size is grade 3. Over 70% blockage. Should we seek second opinion? I am just terrified.

[@wildflower7321]

@@painkillerO8 your welcome. We tried a steroid and a nasal spray before doing the surgery and it did absolutely nothing. I understand. It is scary. Definitely get a second opinion if you are not sure. I did. 1st ENT wanted tonsils and adenoids out. He'd never had problems with his tonsils so I didn't want to remove those. I saw the 2nd ENT and he said the tonsils did not need to be removed. But he did have to have his nasal turbinates reduced. That made me feel better. So he had those two things done and it really wasn't too bad. He's had colds that were worse than this recovery. I say do it. Your child will feel SO much better after. Sounds like his adenoids are pretty big like my son's. Just a few days of discomfort and then a lifetime of feeling better.

[@antoinettecoetzer9657]

I am alot older than 20 and unfortunately still have my tonsils. Everything you just said sound exactly like the problem I have been suffering from, my entire life. Stuffy nose, post nasal drip, permanent ear ache, sleep problems etc. Could this be my problem?

[@bigman4974]

I’m having all the same issues I’m 19 , did you get to the bottom of this ? How did it go… I’m very intrigued…

[@heatherlawson3409]

my daughter has struggled with breathing, she struggle to breathe and wakes up to breathe. I have no money to pay for this surgery and i was told her adenoids need to be removed. She has dry mouth and bad breath and always tired. sigh..She does well in school though bt she cant play much. She was treated for asthma and been getting those pumps but those are for the lungs not the sleep depriving. Please pray for my daughter so God can restore her breathing condition. Please

[@isasanchez318]

My 5 years old daughter have been dealing with this since she was 2 😭 She can't breath thru her nose. Winter months are the worst 😭 she gets sick lots of time... and she wakes up gasping for air at night 😭 it's so hard to see her trying to sleep 😭 She never sleep quietly 😥 In a few exame results came with enlarged adenoid. The pediatrician sent her to the ENT. And he said he won't send her to surgery, because her sleep study came out fine... 😣 Well I feel frustrated to see my girl like that 😣 Everyone thinks she has Cold. Because she looks like she has stuffy nose all the time.😣 She suffer bullying in school because she makes noises all the time trying to breath 😣

[@GeneLiuMD]

If the sleep study showed apnea, most would strongly advocate for removal. Just because there isn't apnea and sleep issues, does not mean that nothing should be done for congestion from a quality of life standpoint. Recurrent infection is also an indication. I would consider another opinion. Depending on the degree of congestion, and the severity/frequency/duration of the infections, it may make sense to still do something.

[@mahsaaarkuazi1087]

Isa Dias my gosh you sound like my daughter in every thing you just wrote pray for my daughter surgery next Tuesday 🙏🏼 my fault I wait too long for her I should get it done for her when she was five now she’s ten 😔😔😔

[@isasanchez318]

hi doctor. we finally had the appointment with the ENT. he said she has stage 4 adenoids. is all blocked. he could see without the camera. but i asked him if he could put the camera just for peace in mind. and he put the camera inside her nose. and yes... was jist blocked. he said she need surgery. bit he cant do it cause she need an pediatric doctor fromthe hospital. unfortunately wr have to wait until september 2019 ( 8 more month). i am very scared of surgery. i really dont know if the adnoid that big will srink soon. or the surgery is the only option. she still using avamys and she is kn the second box of montelukast

[@isasanchez318]

hi there... your daughter had the surgery? how was it? i am so scared of surgeries. my daughter has a long wait still for surgery. 1 year waiting at least. 😣

[@GeneLiuMD]

@@isasanchez318 It seems that you are on the right track...and without any details other than what you describe, September seems like a really long ways off. I don't know where you live, but sounds like it might be a good idea to do what you can to move that timeframe up earlier.

[@aadyavemugadda2693]

Hello doctor, can I have a online consultation please ... I need your opinion regarding my daughters case , that lump formation after adenoidectomy.

[@SmoodDarkie22]

I believe this is what my 4 year old is suffering from. She cannot breathe through her nose at ALL. We co-sleep and she's a noisy sleeper and sometimes she stops breathing for a few seconds and chokes during her sleep. She wakes up with her mouth dry and frothy. She is also hyper-active and will stay up all night. Her last doctor's visit (in OK) she was sick with the cold & diagnosed with an ear infection I had no clue she had and they checked her breathing which they "didnt like" yet only gave her antibiotics for her ear. But since I googled her breathing problems she had all the symptoms of inflamed adenoids. I was looking at home remedies and ran into your vid which im thankful for,so maybe she needs surgery. Is there any pediatricians/docs you can recommend in MD?

[@GeneLiuMD]

Sorry, I can't make any recommendations for MD. I wish I knew someone well enough out there to guide you. Best of luck, I hope you find someone great to help you.

[@milwaukeesav6699]

What happened? Did you go thru surgery and did the symptoms improve? This is word for word the same issue with my 3 year old. He snores like a bear pauses breathing in sleep and he wakes up with white foam around his mouth and he is a mouth breather. I hope your daughter is doing better tho

[@SmoodDarkie22]

@@milwaukeesav6699 she had her adenoids and tonsils removed. About 3 weeks post surgery she started gaining weight, she has never had an ear infection since, she has a very healthy appetite , no longer a noisy sleeper, nor a mouth breather and she rarely gets the cold but even if she does its never that bad. Her hair even flourished. I must say coming out of surgery she was a mess and her breath was funky for a couple days but she’s all good now! Thank you, I hope your LO gets taken care of quickly. Its such a pain to see them uncomfortable at such a young age.

[@milwaukeesav6699]

@@SmoodDarkie22 had my son adenoids and tonsils removed on the 16th I was scared to go cuz I didn’t think it would be necessary so far 1 week post surgery he’s still a mouth breather his breath is still funky lol and he’s still a picky eater but most importantly the grown man snoring has stopped. it’s as if my son is so used to breathing out his mouth that’s all he knows .I’m going to wait til he fully heals to see if the mouth breathing stops if not I’m going to see a speech therapist because he doesn’t talk much but he understands and listens very well..I’m glad your daughter is doing better I can only hope the same goes for my son patience and faith is the only option I have at the moment. Thanks for responding for the update I really preciate that

[@SmoodDarkie22]

@@milwaukeesav6699 Great! Ik it was scary and sucks but I’m glad he got it done! Yes they get so used to breathing through their mouth, it took my daughter a couple weeks and I always had to remind her to close her mouth and breathe and eventually her body went “oh yeah I remember how to do this”. I have faith that he is gonna be a-okay. I pray that all stays well with him from here on out! And happy to help!

[@beastbisnitch122]

What are the chances of a adult in their 30s having that problem?

[@4zaann]

My mum doesen't let me get a surgery for adenoids :( It's really annoying me and my nose bleeds everytime i blow. :( i cry alot now.

[@CT-cb3kb]

Show her this video l hope things have worked out for you, if she has insurance for you, theirs nothing to be afraid of, some people don't have insurance, or their might be other sources of help.

[@jesscastillo9123]

Thank you so much Dr. Liu, for your helpful video , there was a time hen I thought it was either that my throat bell had gotten too large or my tongue rolled back when ever I was laying down and cause me to gasp for air. Again, thank you Dr.

[@JHOFAITH]

thank u for sharing super helpful videos

[@saulymariparker1955]

My 2 year old has enlarged adenoids. He has trouble sleeping because of mucus blockage. Ent did not recommend removal because systems are not severe. I can't imagine continuing dealing with sleepless nights.

[@KHALIAGREEN]

I really wish my dr would have done the tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy simultaneously, because next year I'll probably have to get my adenoids removed. It is causing way too many problems. Sinuses are blocked, and eustachian tube dysfunction. I have negative ear pressure, and have issues hearing properly. I had a tonsillectomy in 2010.

[@poonam3431]

Thank u so much ,, my son is also suffering same ,,but im scared of surgery,

[@jagkoth]

This is helpful. Thanks doc

[@yanchen5398]

Thanks for your video doctor. You explained it so well and I can't believe I almost can fully understand it in English! Also I have questions, here in China, there are many parents they didn't let their kids do the surgery, however, they tried many other traditional ways instead, like Chinese Medicine, Massages, food diet adjustment to improve the spleen and stomach function, and more exercises to improve immune system, etc, it seems there are a big number of them have succeeded and the size of the adenoid is getting smaller. I was wondering do doctors in America would ever let the patients try those methods as well and would you believe they could be effective?

[@miltonescobar9194]

Thanks so much I really need that info. ❤️

[@swiss6253]

All of my sleuthing lead me to thinking it might be adenoid hypertrophy causing my 'glue ear' symptoms, but this video is very informative. Have some tonsil issues and when I clean them (waterpik) I seem to have glue ear. So maybe the tonsil issues create an ETD? Either way, I can't go to any doctor or specialist. Is there any effective remedies, or maybe something to aid my tonsils?

[@MistressMichayla]

What about adults with adenoiditis? I'm a 30 year old woman. I recently found out I have it and it is causing me to have reoccurring sinusitis as well. I've had to go to the E.R twice because of it. I would like to find a way to avoid surgery and to hopefully get rid of it with natural remedies if possible. It's difficult for me to find information about it for adults. I'm a single mom to a toddler and it's seriously affecting my daily life.

[@j.perronern4798]

Thank you that was very informative!

[@carlpeterson8279]

Great video. Thanks for the explanation.

[@roopaljain1390]

Thanks for sharing a footage of adennoidscopy. What percentage would you say those adenoids were blocking the nasal cavity? I have 6 yr old son for whom I saw a similar adenoids issue and was curious on this

[@ap_italiano3949]

Hi I’d love a response. I am going for my adenoid surgery Monday morning, I’m 17 years old and I’ve been having blocked nose and trouble sleeping , and breathing through my mouth for 3-4 yeArs now and I’ve been fighting through misery during the time. I soon evaluated it and was told that it is enlarged and getting bigger. But the thing I was told by my doctor was that it is not “guaranteed” it’ll have better outcomes. Howcome? Also, I’ll be honest, I sleep in a basement area where it is alittle dusty, could this be why I’ve been blocked for years ?

[@katjones4840]

This is a great help!

[@cece2pretty]

very helpful thank you doctor for this amazing information!

[@atitpatel]

Thanks from India! My almost 4-year-old kid is having breathing issues(open mouth 24*7 and disturbed sleep). A surgeon has recommended an adenoidectomy. Can you please help me understand what are its long-term implications? Does it play a role in decreased immunity or any other side effects in the long run?

[@princessash032587]

Mine were swollen a month ago getting a ct scan because my nasal spray didn’t work. I’m 37 still have them.

[@mysteeda2010]

Thank you for the clarification. My son is getting tubes for the second time tomorrow and they talked about removing his adenoids also while they were there. This explanation has eased my mind on it. Thank you!

[@painkillerO8]

How is your son doing? My son ENT dr recommended to remove Adenoids. He said it shows 90% blockage.

[@mysteeda2010]

@@painkillerO8 he is doing great now!! They did end up taking his adenoids. My daughter also got tubes, adenoids and tonsils removed. They are both very very healthy now! And the process was very easy. My daughter took about a week to heal from the tonsils. But my son was active right away after just adenoids. You got this! Good luck!

[@painkillerO8]

@@mysteeda2010 I am glad both your kids are doing good. I am just terrified seeing kids going through surgery.

[@mysteeda2010]

@@painkillerO8 I had to have my wife take both the kids. I can’t do it! Made me cry just seeing the photos. But stay strong!! It goes super super quick!!

[@painkillerO8]

@@mysteeda2010 Thank you! Definitely my wife needs to lead this. I am just too weak when it comes to kids.

[@chandlerberry413]

I have a problem i got my tonsils removed And they where really swollen and filled with puss and had tonsil stones and normally with a tonsillectomy’s they take your adenoids out , but they didn’t with mine and they didn’t check too see if they where infected too.. , a year later and im having a Problem i think with my adenoids, lately over the past 6 months iv been having problems swollowing and feeling like there is a air pocket in my throat and whenever i swallow my ears pop everytime , and i can make them pop anytime i want too and , but sometimes when they pop somthing in my throat feels like there is like air in it or a pocket of air and they feel like there clogged.., could this be my eustachian tubes not getting the proper air flow or air getting stuck in it , because of my adenoids being to enlarged ? Pleases help i need answers and im desperate iv been experience this for months now almost a year , and doctors cant find out what it is either , please feel free to give some advice (p.s) My nose gets stuffy too all the time and its always clogged and it feels like i have so much pressure in my nose and i cant breath out it for the life of me

[@sherrieh2062]

Very helpful! Thanks.

[@kevinsnell1622]

I’m pretty sure I can sense where these are and what they are. I can locate them with the tip of my tongue. I can feel mine blocking passages from time to time. I can feel them puffing up and receding when I’m having sensitivities. I’m sure they are doing their job but they are annoying when they stay enlarged for an extended period. In normal conditions they recede to nothingness.

[@janjezz]

can it cause a foul smell coming from the nose?

[@qveercurls]

mine just grew back so here i am hh just wondering, is it rare for them to grow back? is it possible to know why they grow back?

[@sperth3849]

How do you know they grew back? I'm wondering if mine did too but the Drs don't listen to me

[@hanhtay2924]

I had partial tonsillectomy and septoplasty a couple years ago. My bad breath, post nasal drip, stuffy nose, constant sensation of something stuck in my throat, foul taste in my mouth went away after two surgeries. Now the foul taste, post nasal drip, the sensation of something in my throat are coming back. Im worried. Could it be adenoid? Lately i have been very congested and i have been using Flonase. The sensation in my throat is driving me crazy. Any advice is appreciated.

[@srimtech7]

how can we confirm about adenoids, is it through X Ray, if so X Ray is suggestable to take for the children age of 6 years? please suggest..

[@GeneLiuMD]

At the 25 second mark I talk about either a scope or x-ray. Either one ok for a 6 y/o. I generally prefer the scope, even in kids, but the x-ray can be done at any imaging center.

[@rohankawediya3556]

What are the chances of adenoid regrowing especially in kids(3-5 years old) and what will be the next step if this happens?

[@kyleopalinski]

Thank you for your explaination. This was very well put. My 3.5 yr old is getting evaluated for ear tubes and they suggested removal of adenoids as well. They stated its better to get it all done in one shot. I know he needs the ear tubes, but whats the harm if you do one now and another later on? My thought process is almost a wait and see approach vs just jumping in and doing it based on a suggestion vs a true evaluation.

[@sometimesitjustclick]

We are at the same situation right now. 5 year old has had recurring ear infections since she was two, we were able to hold it off so far. We were ready for ear tubes, but then doc suggested removal of adenoids. We are on the fence two, so was wondering what decision you guys made. How was the surgery? Hope your little one is feeling better. Thanks!

[@kyleopalinski]

@@sometimesitjustclick Idk how far you want to get into it. We got 2 evaluations for doctors, they both said remove adenoids and put in tubes. One also said tonsoils, which we didnt do. As this was 8 months ago now, we went with the surgery to add tubes and remove adenoids. 1. They dont prep you for how your child will be coming out of surgery, its awful when they come from anesthesia. 2. Recovery was simple and he was back to normal in 36-48hours. Surgery was like 15 mins and we prepped alot before hand. 3. He hasnt had an ear infection since, but is still sensitive to loud noises even today. Now would I recommend it afterwards? It depends. Personally, If it was today and what I have learned since, I wouldnt. Learning about inflammation and how it affects his body and his diet is a major factor. However, it did resolve the short term problem. So I guess Ill say do what you feel is best based on the knowledge you have at the time. If you want to dig deeper and are prepared to go down rabit holes for alternative solutions, then im all for that as well. Its your decision to decide for them. Learning that my wife had all that done as a kid in the 90s, and is always sick every month, Connecting those dots I wouldnt have done it. Best of luck to you.

[@rafaelfernandez725]

If my son is 7 is it too late to do it? is there any literature for me to read about it?

[@graciebara8280]

What are the risk and type of surgery that causes empty nose syndrome 🙏thx

[@shoqaaa169]

Thanks for the amazing video My son 1yr& 3 months 4 months suffering from the symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy ... can it removing safely at this age

[@818marface]

My 4 year old had them removed. He has had a bad breath since. His 3 year old sister tell him he smells bad and he gets sad. Makes me sad.