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The removal of adenoids is often performed in conjunction with the placement of drainage tubes in the eardrum, as the adenoids may be the cause of fluid buildup in the middle ear, which necessitates the insertion of tubes. The procedure can also be done independently in children who have difficulty breathing through their nose due to enlarged adenoids, which can lead to snoring, feeding problems (since the child cannot breathe through the nose while eating), and improper growth of facial bones. The surgery is only performed on children over two years old.
In many cases, when there are enlarged adenoids (called adenoid vegetation), there will also be enlarged tonsils, as both adenoids and tonsils are lymphatic tissue that grow simultaneously. Therefore, when removing the adenoids, it is important to also check the tonsils. It is crucial to be aware of whether the child also experiences pauses in breathing, as these are usually caused by the enlarged tonsils rather than the adenoids. The procedure is often performed in combination with tonsil reduction and is almost always done alongside the placement of drainage tubes in the eardrum.