Health Condition 1: J352- Hypertrophy of adenoids
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine
: In this study, the intervention will consist of individualised homoeopathic treatment prescribed on the basis of detailed case taking, analysis, e
Sponsors
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children between 3 to 10 years of age, clinically diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy and presenting with symptoms such as nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, or snoring, will be included in the study. Only those cases with radiological confirmation showing an Adenoid?Nasopharynx (A/N) ratio greater than 0.5 will be enrolled. Participation will be limited to children whose parents or guardians give informed consent and are willing to opt for non-surgical homoeopathic management.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children requiring emergency adenoidectomy or those with severe complications such as obstructive sleep apnoea with an A/N ratio above 0.75 will be excluded from the study. Patients with structural abnormalities like deviated nasal septum, cleft palate, or nasal polyps, as well as those with immunodeficiency or chronic systemic illnesses, will not be included. Children with psychiatric or behavioral disorders, a previous history of adenoidectomy, or those receiving concurrent treatment from other medical systems for adenoid hypertrophy will also be excluded. Additionally, refusal to participate or non-compliance with treatment and follow-up will lead to exclusion.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Adenoid?Nasopharynx (A/N) ratio on lateral nasopharyngeal X-ray 2.Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scoreTimepoint: At Baseline and after 6 months of Treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Mansi Aggarwal
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed