adenoidectomy
Nasal gland surgery
Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids—lymphatic tissue at the back of the nasal passage that can become chronically infected or enlarged, obstructing breathing.
The procedure is common in children and often performed alongside tonsillectomy: The doctor recommended an adenoidectomy after years of recurring ear infections.
Upper pharyngeal region
- tonsilsThroat's lymphoid tissue
- uvulaSoft palate pendant
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- oropharynxMid-throat cavity
Study of ear, nose, throat
- ENTHead orifice specialty
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
incision · intubation · sedation · curette · cauterization · postoperative · sterile · sutures
Post-illness healing phase
- healingRestoration of health
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- restCessation of activity
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
scabbing · follow-up · analgesics · antibiotics · popsicles
nasopharynx
Upper pharyngeal region
- tonsilsThroat's lymphoid tissue
- uvulaSoft palate pendant
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
oropharynx · palate · airway · mucosa
otolaryngology
Study of ear, nose, throat
- ENTHead orifice specialty
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
scalpel · incision · intubation · sedation · curette · cauterization · postoperative · sterile · sutures · forceps
snoring
Noisy breathing while asleep
convalescence
Post-illness healing phase
swelling · scabbing · follow-up · analgesics · antibiotics · popsicles
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- throatthroat, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, tonsils
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