Yes, depending on the cause, medical treatments can often help shrink enlarged adenoids without surgery. Common options include: 1. Nasal Steroid Sprays: Sprays like fluticasone or mometasone reduce inflammation and can effectively shrink adenoid tissue over several weeks. 2. Allergy Medications: If allergies are the trigger, daily antihistamines can help reduce swelling. 3. Antibiotics: If an active bacterial infection is causing the enlargement, a course of antibiotics may resolve it. However, if medication trial fails to relieve severe symptoms like sleep apnea, constant mouth breathing, or recurrent ear infections, surgery (adenoidectomy) remains the most effective solution. Please discuss a medication trial with your ENT specialist.
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I have been advised surgery for enlarged adenoids, are there any medicines I can take to treat it without surgery?