Adenoids are an important immune organ in the lymphatic system of the baby's pharynx. During the baby's growth process, adenoids may experience physiological enlargement, but excessive enlargement can also affect nasal breathing. So, how do one year old babies check for adenoids?
There are many ways to examine adenoids, and for one year old babies, the most common method is endoscopic examination, which includes nasopharyngoscopy or intranasal gastroscopy. But when a one year old baby undergoes an adenoid examination, more attention should be paid because the baby is still young and the adenoid examination needs to pass through the nasal cavity. During the operation, it is necessary to stabilize the baby's head and prevent them from moving around.
In addition, a fiber nasopharyngoscope is also part of the examination. Fiber nasopharyngoscope may be easier, as it only requires imaging to examine the nasopharynx and see the condition of the baby's adenoids. When the baby reaches the age of three, the adenoids will become physiologically enlarged. If they become excessively enlarged, they can block nasal breathing, which is very detrimental to the baby. Over time, it can also affect intellectual development. Therefore, if there is difficulty breathing, it is important to check as soon as possible to see if it is caused by adenoid hypertrophy.
Adenoid examination can reveal the degree of hypertrophy. If the baby snores for a long time while sleeping, a nasopharyngoscopy can be performed to check the condition of the adenoids. The tube for making a fiber nasopharyngoscope is relatively soft and thin, which is not too harmful to the baby, so mothers can rest assured. If the adenoids are excessively enlarged, it not only causes difficulty for the baby's breathing, but also affects the baby's sleep, so mothers cannot ignore it.
