Adenoiditis primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]

Primary prevention

• Adenoiditis is the inflammation of the adenoids, resulting form either a bacterial of viral infection. Therefore, the most effective form of primary prevention consists of proper hygienic practices as well as avoiding individuals suffering from contagious infections that may result in adenoiditis.
• Hygienic practices may be defined as the following:

• Proper hand washing and hand antisepsis
• Proper selection of hand hygiene antimicrobial agents
• Facial cleanliness
• Proper dental hygiene
• Avoiding contact between hands, eyes, mouth, and infectious agents
• Avoiding direct respiration from the contaminated air.