Adenoid Hypertrophy with Eustachian Tube Block
Adenoid Hypertrophy Devananda Nair•Gender: Female•Age: 9 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 2 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Reduced hearing capacity (asking to repeat questions)
- Sensation of blocked ears
- Snoring and mouth breathing
- Recurrent fluid in middle ear (glue ear)
Clinical Assessment
A 9-year-old girl from Triprayar presenting with adenoid enlargement which blocked the Eustachian tube opening, leading to fluid accumulation in the middle ear and mild conductive hearing loss. Parents noticed she was raising the TV volume constantly.
Diagnostic Investigations: Tympanometry showing Type B tympanogram (fluid in middle ear); Audiometry showing 25 dB conductive hearing loss.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Kali Mur was selected for its specific action on clearing thick, fibrinous Eustachian tube blockages, while Pulsatilla resolved recurrent catarrh and ear congestion.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Kali Mur and Pulsatilla
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Practice Otovent balloon exercises; avoid dairy during active ear block; sleep with head elevated.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 10 months- Hearing improvement noticed by parents within 4 weeks
- Tympanometry at 3 months showed normal Type A tympanogram (fluid cleared)
- Repeat audiometry showed normal hearing thresholds (10 dB)
- Adenoid symptoms resolved and hearing intact at 10-month follow-up
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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