When hypertrophied ( enlarged) nasopharyngeal tonsil starts producing symptom, the condition is referred to as Adenoids.

Causes:

•  Age: between the age of 3 years & 7 years.

•  Infection: streptococcal

•  Tuberculosis

•  Chronic tonsillitis

•  Low resistance

•  Cold drink and cold food

•  Pollution

•  Seasonal – September to march.

 

Acupressure treatment of Adenoids: -

Reflex points: toes, pituitary

Acupressure points:

Du 16,24

Li 4, 11, 20

St 3

UB 20

GB 20.