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Adenoidectomy (adenoid removal)
- Expert care from leading specialists
- Dedicated paediatric service
- A safe and reassuring environment for your child
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PAEDIATRIC ADENOID REMOVAL AT HCA UK
Why choose us?
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) issues are common in babies and children. Our paediatric ENT consultants at The Portland Hospital in London are experienced in working with children and diagnosing all kinds of conditions, including enlarged adenoids. We’re dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment for your child during their adenoidectomy, which is a straightforward procedure that our specialist teams carry out regularly.
An adenoidectomy is a quick 30-minute procedure that removes your child’s adenoid. Adenoids are small lumps of tissue that sit behind your child’s nose, at the back of their throat. Like tonsils, they’re part of the immune system and help fight infection in babies and young children. Adenoids don’t usually cause problems and will shrink as your child approaches puberty and then eventually disappear as they reach adulthood. However, sometimes they can become unusually large or swollen because of an infection.
If your child’s adenoids become enlarged, they can partially block their airway and cause discomfort. Your child may experience the following symptoms:
- Trouble breathing through the nose
- Sleep problems and disrupted breathing overnight
- Sinus infections
- Ear infections
Adenoid removal is very common. It’s also a quick procedure and your child should be able to return home on the same day.
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Paediatric adenoidectomy
What to expect before, during and after your child’s procedure
We understand that a hospital visit can be a stressful time for your child – and you – especially if they’re having their first medical procedure. One of the ways we can put you both at ease is to let you know what will happen at each stage of the procedure.
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Initial consultation
Whether you’ve self-referred your child or have a referral from a GP, the first step will be an initial consultation with one of our specialists. They’ll ask about their symptoms and examine your child's ears, nose, throat and neck. The consultant may also use a small telescope to check your child’s nasal passage.
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Investigations and diagnosis
Your child may need X-rays so the consultant can look at the adenoids in more detail. This will help them decide whether removing your child’s adenoid is the best option for them.
If your child does need an adenoidectomy, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan of what you need to do ahead of their admission.
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Treatment
We understand that having a child undergo surgery, even a straightforward procedure, is always worrying. The consultant will talk you through all the options and explain the procedure and recovery in detail.
An adenoidectomy is usually a quick procedure that takes less than 30 minutes. Your child will be under general anaesthetic, and completely unaware of what’s going on.
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Aftercare
Your child should be able to return home with you on the same day, although sometimes an overnight stay in hospital is advised.
While your child recovers, they may experience:
– Mild pain and discomfort
– Noisy breathing
– A sore throat
– A runny nose
To help their recovery, we advise that you:
– Give them paracetamol and ibuprofen to ease discomfort (simply follow the age restriction and dosage instructions on the packet)
– Get them to drink plenty of water
– Make sure they continue to eat as usual to help their throat heal
– Keep them away from other people to reduce the chance of catching an infection
Follow up consultation within 2-3 weeks.
Where can my child have their adenoid removal?
When your child needs treatment, we’re here for them – and you – with our state-of-the-art facilities and expert ENT teams at The Portland Hospital.
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
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Self-pay
You don’t need health insurance for your child to be seen quickly. If you’re looking for a diagnosis or treatment and don’t want to wait, all of our private healthcare services – from private GP appointments through to surgery and aftercare – can be paid for as and when you need them.
And we’ll give you a clear and transparent quote from the start, outlining exactly what’s included in your self-pay package.
Your questions answered
Because a general anaesthetic is used during the operation, your child is likely to be asked to avoid eating and drinking for several hours before the procedure. Your consultant will tell you how long for, depending on your child’s unique circumstances.
In the week running up to the surgery, it’s important that you let us know if your child falls ill. Even if they just have a cold or a sore throat, we might need to postpone the procedure to reduce the risk of complications and help ensure a successful outcome.
There’s no ideal age to remove adenoids, and treatment is based on the symptoms. In general, our consultants will consider your child’s symptoms and recommend removal if their adenoids are causing a significant enough problem.
We recommend that your child takes around one week off school or nursery to recover. Your consultant will let you know how much recovery time is best for your child.
Your child should avoid swimming and other sports for two weeks following the surgery. Your consultant will advise on when they can return to their normal routine.
“Mr Pepper came highly recommended from parents at my son’s school and I can see why! Absolutely fantastic and put my son at ease ahead of having his tonsils and adenoids removed.”
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