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Adenoid Hypertrophy

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

腺样体面容、胸闷、表情迟钝、呛咳、运动失调

The pathology of disease

Adenoid hypertrophy is enlargement of nasopharyngeal tonsil (adenoids) in children, causing nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, recurrent otitis media with effusion, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Treatment: treat allergic rhinitis; intranasal corticosteroids; adenoidectomy if OME/recurrent otitis/OSA/obstruction; evaluate hearing/development; treat concurrent tonsillar hypertrophy; monitor sleep symptoms.

Common Symptoms

Nasal obstruction/mouth breathing; snoring; recurrent otitis media; OSA; child

Causes and Pathogenesis

Immunologic/infectious stimulation causes adenoid enlargement, obstructing nasopharynx/eustachian tube.

Treatment

Treat allergic rhinitis; intranasal steroids; adenoidectomy if OME/OSA/obstruction

Preventive Measures

Treat allergic rhinitis; avoid smoke; monitor sleep/hearing.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT/Pediatrics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.