Adenoid Hypertrophy in Children
Known Symptoms
- Persistent nasal congestion or a blocked nose during the day and night
- Snoring or noisy breathing while sleeping at night
- Recurrent ear infections or fluid accumulation in the ears
- Mouth breathing and speech changes due to nasal obstruction
Known Causes
- Chronic infections of the upper respiratory tract in children.
- Recurrent exposure to allergens triggering lymphoid tissue enlargement.
- Genetic predisposition or family history of enlarged adenoids.
- Weak immune response leading to compensatory lymphoid growth.
Care
- Monitor breathing and sleep patterns; seek ENT evaluation regularly.
- Use nasal saline sprays or medications as prescribed by your doctor.
- Manage allergies and prevent recurrent infections with proper hygiene.
- Persistent nasal congestion or a blocked nose during the day and night
- Snoring or noisy breathing while sleeping at night
- Recurrent ear infections or fluid accumulation in the ears
- Mouth breathing and speech changes due to nasal obstruction
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