This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr G V K Chaitanya Rao, member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS) and has 10+ years experience in the field of ENT. He is one of the few Indian ENT specialists to have undergone training in Advanced Sinus Surgery at IRCAD Taiwan. His special areas of interest include Nose & sinus surgeries, Otology, Snoring and Sleep Apnea surgeries. He is the Managing Director of Dr Rao’s ENT and the best ENT Specalist in hyderabad . What are adenoids? Adenoids is a lump of soft tissue present in the back of the nose. It is composed of lymphoid tissue and is part of our immune system. Adenoids trap bacteria and virus from the air we breathe and helps protect our body. They can cause problems for the child when they become grossly enlarged, blocking the back of the nose. Adenoids can act as reservoirs of infection, causing repeated upper respiratory tract infections. What causes enlarged adenoids? Adenoi...
Dr GVK Chaitanya Rao is a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS) and has 10+ years experience in the field of ENT. He is one of the few Indian ENT specialists to have undergone training in Advanced Sinus Surgery at IRCAD Taiwan. His special areas of interest include Nose & sinus surgeries, Otology, Snoring and Sleep Apnea surgeries.