Children with enlarged adenoids often face surgery, but did you know natural remedies can be effective? Infections and genetics can enlarge adenoids, but treatments like coconut oil, garlic, and vitamin C offer non-surgical relief, reducing inflammation and possibly avoiding surgery.
Recognized for its antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, coconut oil can combat adenoid inflammation and infections. A teaspoon given 1-3 times daily is recommended for children.
Ideal for older children who can gargle, two teaspoons of colloidal silver helps target adenoid infections. Alternatively, nebulizing colloidal silver accesses the nasal cavity effectively. Check out this video for more details.
Vitamin C supports the immune system, fights infection, and reduces inflammation. Liposomal vitamin C allows the body to use a higher amount of the vitamin C without digestive distress. Liposomal C is not tricky to make at home. Sodium ascorbate can also be used to dose children with vitamin C if enough vitamin C is given. Dosing information for children can be found on this page.
Cold liver oil contains an essential complex of nutrients, including selenium. These nutrients support effective lymphatic flow and reduce infection. The essential fats in the oil also help reduce inflammation. Look for a cod liver oil supplement for kids over 12 or liquid for those under as they will absorb it better in liquid form.
Garlic contains several important compounds, including allicin. These compounds work together to make garlic an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compound. Garlic helps reduce inflammation and infection in the adenoids. A standard dose for a child is one smashed clove of garlic mixed with lemon juice and honey taken 1-3 times daily.
Echinacea is a natural immune support. Echinacea it helps boost the immune system and cleanse the lymphatic system, which in turn eliminates infection of the adenoids. Echinacea can be found in capsule and liquid form at most health food stores.
Honey is an effective anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. When taken daily, honey helps reduce enlarged adenoids and can even treat symptoms, including pain and soreness. Add a few drops of lemon juice to a teaspoon of honey and give it to your child by mouth 2 to 3 times daily. Honey should not be given to children under a year of age. Raw and local honey sold in glass jars is the best form of honey to use.
Xylitol is a natural sugar that is effective against strep.1 Strep is a bacterial infection that often causes strep throat. Even when there is no active case of strep throat or evidence of infection, the strep bacteria may cause the inflamed adenoids. (It was common practice to remove the tonsils and adenoids of children with reoccurring strep throat infections.) A xylitol mouthwash can be used to get xylitol into the back of the throat to kill bacteria.
Sugar and processed foods contribute to inflammation and should be kept to a minimum. Dairy is a common culprit in children's ear congestion and inflammation of tonsils and adenoids. Avoiding dairy for a few weeks should help to see if dairy is the cause of the swollen adenoids.
Adenoids are lymphatic tissues located at the back of the nasal cavity, just above the roof of the mouth. They act as filters, capturing germs entering through the nose and mouth. Moreover, adenoids produce antibodies vital in combating infections. One distinctive feature of adenoids compared to tonsils is their location; they aren't visible when a child opens their mouth. This makes it challenging to discern potential issues linked to adenoids without specialized examination.
Although some children naturally possess larger adenoids, the predominant cause for enlargement is due to infections and subsequent inflammation. Adenoids, in their role as germ filters, can sometimes become infected, leading to inflammation known as adenoiditis.
The symptoms of adenoiditis vary in intensity. Common indications include a sore throat, nasal congestion, swollen glands, ear discomfort, and recurrent ear infections. Additional signs may be mouth breathing, nasal voice quality, sleep disturbances, pronounced snoring, and even instances of sleep apnea.
Opting for natural remedies can potentially alleviate enlarged adenoids, eliminating the need for surgical intervention and promoting holistic health.
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