Laser therapy for adenoids

As is known, the term adenoiditis (adenoids) refers to the inflammation of the nasopharyngeal tonsils, which is quite common in children 2-7 years old. The latter play in the body the role of a barrier that prevents the ingress of infection through the nasal passages. Therefore, when the pathogen attempts to penetrate the respiratory tract, their inflammation occurs, which is accompanied by edema. As a result, - there is a violation of nasal breathing, - hypertrophy of the tonsils, which requires treatment.

Innovative way of treatment of adenoids by laser

Recently, laser therapy , conducted, including in adenoids, is gaining increasing popularity. This fact is explained by the fact that such procedures are absolutely painless and exclude the risk of complications that are observed after surgical intervention.

Treatment of adenoids with a laser is a rather lengthy process, requiring 10-15 procedures. The exact number of sessions is assigned by the doctor. In this case, affected tissues are exposed, which allows you to quickly remove their swelling and inflammation. To fix the effect, the treatment course is repeated 2-3 times a year.

In what cases is the treatment of adenoids treated with a laser?

Treatment of adenoids by laser is carried out mainly at the initial stages of the disease: 1, 2 stages. Otherwise, surgical treatment is carried out, which involves excision of the overgrown, swollen mucous membrane. However, in small children it is not performed, and to somehow alleviate the condition of the child resort to laser therapy.

What are the contraindications for laser therapy?

Contraindications for laser therapy with adenoids are:

• anemia and other blood diseases;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• disruption of the thyroid gland;
• open form of tuberculosis.

How much is the laser therapy course for adenoids?

Prices for laser therapy for adenoids vary. On average, for one procedure, parents will have to pay around 600-800 Russian rubles. However, when going through a whole course of treatment, many clinics give customers discounts. As a result, on average, a course of 10 procedures will cost 5-6 thousand Russian rubles. In Ukraine, this kind of procedure will cost in the range of 90-120 hryvnia per session.

What rules should be followed after the course of laser therapy?

After the course of laser therapy of adenoids in children, the following conditions must be observed:

• exclude physical activities and outdoor games;
• do not allow long-term exposure to the nasal cavity of high temperatures;
• to exclude from a diet hot food.

All of the above factors contribute to increased blood flow, which ultimately can lead to mucosal edema.