Foods You Must Avoid If You Have Adenoids

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Introduction

Adenoids are lymph tissue present at the back of the nose. They help fight germs, however if infected, they get swollen and make it hard to breathe.

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Tip

Here are foods you should avoid if you have adenoids.

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Cold foods

Foods and drinks such as ice cream, soft drinks, or carbonated drinks should be avoided, as they can irritate the tissue.

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Dairy products

Dairy products like milk, butter or cheese increase mucus secretion, making it tougher for someone with adenoids.

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Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits can cause pain or soreness in throat, making it harder to breathe or swallow.

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Spicy foods

The added oil or condiments in spicy foods irritate your already sensitive adenoids.

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Buttermilk

Just like citrus fruits, cold buttermilk can also irritate the infected adenoids and should be avoided.

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Crunchy  foods

It is best to have soft and easier to swallow foods such as boiled potatoes, or lightly cooked pastas. Avoid crunchy foods such as chips or nuts that might cause pain or irritability.

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Junk food

Junk foods are oily, spicy and unhealthy. It can cause an allergic reaction causing inflammation of the adenoid glands.

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