Ayurvedic Treatment for Adenoids is based on the treatment principle of Shobha ( Inflammation). A mass of soft tissue behind the nasal cavity that plays an important role in the defense mechanism of the body like lymph nodes is known as Adenoids. They are made of tissues similar to lymphoid tissue. The Adenoids present at the time of birth are seen as such during childhood but gradually shrink during the adolescent period and almost disappear in adulthood. The white blood cells circulating through the adenoids react with the foreign bodies which enter the body through the nose and mouth and thus take part in the immune system of the body.
The adenoids become enlarged and swollen which is a common condition seen in children. The inflammation of adenoids due to bacterial or viral infection is known as adenoiditis.
- Signs and symptoms
- Causes
- Pathophysiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatments
- Prognosis
- Complications
- Adenoids in Ayurveda
- Nidana- Causes
- Samprapthi (Maturation)
- Lakshana
- Prognosis
- Chikitsa (Treatment)
- Commonly used medicines
- Diet desirable to prevent Adenoidsv
- Yoga
- Research articles link.
Adenoids Symptoms
- The symptoms of enlarged adenoids or adenoiditis include,
- Swollen neck glands
- Sore throat, runny or stuffy nose
- Nasal speech and breathing through the mouth feel more comfortable.
- Swallowing food is difficult
- Sleep apnoea and difficulty in sleeping
- snoring
Causes
- Bacterial infection: Due to Streptococcus
- Viral infection: due to infection of viruses like Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus.
Pathophysiology
Acute adenoiditis occurs due to a viral upper respiratory tract infection and the inflammation and increased production of exudates may occur if Bacterial agents proliferate and infect the adenoids and surrounding tissues. Chronic adenoiditis happens when the infection lasts for more than 90 days and there will be polymicrobial infections and biofilm formation. Exudates are absent in chronic conditions. Chronic inflammation leads to adenoid hypertrophy leading to nasal airway obstruction and obstruction of the Eustachian tubes which in turn leads to other problems such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and otitis media.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of acute adenoiditis can be made based on clinical evaluation of symptoms.
Laboratory investigations:
Rapid strep test, Cultures, Allergy testing
Adenoids Treatment
In many cases enlarged adenoids in adults may have no symptoms so there is no need for treatment. In the case of infection, antibiotics and nasal steroid sprays are used. If the symptoms are severe, then adenoidectomy (surgical adenoids removal) is done.
Prognosis
As children grow the adenoid loses significance and it gradually shrinks as age increases.
Complications
Enlarged adenoids are usually associated with
- Otitis media with effusion
- Glue ear, is a middle-ear infection with a chronic fluid build-up that can lead to hearing problems.
- Sleep apnoea, which causes pauses in breathing while sleeping, as well as snoring.
Disease and Ayurveda (Adenoid Treatment in Ayurveda)
The symptoms can be correlated to the condition called Tundikeri explained by Acharya Susruta in Talugata roga (diseases of the palate and associated structures) and Kantagata roga by Acharya Vagbhata. This is swelling with pain and a burning sensation.
Can Ayurveda cure adenoids?
Nidana- Causes
The specific nidana is not said in classics, but the etiological factors like cold, snigdha food and regimens, infections, etc. can cause the disease.
Samprapthi Maturation
Vitiated kapha and raktha doshas cause cystic swelling resembling Vanakaarpasa (cotton). It is associated with a burning sensation and pain.
Lakshana Signs and Symptoms
- Swelling in Kanta desa (neck region) with pain and burning sensation.
Prognosis
Can be treated with medicines and in severe cases by Bedana(incision) by Acharya Susruta.
Chikitsa- Treatment
Samana- Drugs that act as those that reduce pain, swelling, etc. can be used as gargling, dhoopana and nasya (nasal instillation).
Surgical management is said by Susruta and he says it as bedana (Incision) saadhya roga.
Sodhana: Vamana (emesis) and Nasya (nasal installation) can be done considering the disease status.
Commonly used Ayurvedic medicine for adenoids
- Dasamulakaduthryam Kashayam
- Vyaghriyadi Kashayam
- Chiruvilwadi Kashayam
- Sooryaprabha Gulika
- Chukkumthippalyadi Gulika
- Thippali Rasayana
- Hinguvachadi Gulika
- Guggulupanchapala Churna
- Yavaksharadi vati
- Gandoosha (gargling) of Triphala choorna with honey
- Kanchanara guggulu
- Pratisaarana with Tankana and honey (Rubbing)
Ayurvedic medicines should be taken under the guidance of Health practitioners. For free online consultation, visit here.
Brands available
- Aryavaidya saala, Kottakkal
- Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala
- SNA Oushadhasala
- Kerala Ayurveda
- AVP Coimbatore
Home Remedies
- Avoid coil breezes and cold climates.
- Cumin water or water boiled with dried ginger or turmeric.
Diet
- Should include cooked vegetables, warm foods, and beverages, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and coriander in the diet.
- Avoid cold foods, ice creams, yogurt, milk products, oily food, etc.
Yoga for Adenoids
- Shashankhasana
- Shimhasana
- Bhujangasana
- Makarasana
- Paschimottanasana is one of the desirable yoga postures in Adenoids.
- Anulom viloma pranayama
Research articles link.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5822979/
http://iamj.in/posts/images/upload/3840_3850.pdf
https://www.jaims.in/index.php/jaims/article/download/464/367/