Question
My baby is 12 weeks old and I feel something is off during this time; they don’t seem very spirited. What are the causes of adenoid hypertrophy in children?
Answer
The main causes of adenoid hypertrophy in children are: 1. Otorhinolaryngologists believe that allergic reactions can lead to regional edema, causing the adenoids to swell. These patients often have other allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, pollen (dust mites, cold air) allergies, etc. 2. Chronic rhinitis and snoring during naptime often gradually expand, from mild to severe or fluctuating between good and bad, which can force the adenoids to proliferate. 3. Acute inflammation causes the adenoid tissue to become congested and swollen, or shrink due to inflammation. At this time, patients may experience nasal blockage, mouth breathing, difficulty exhaling, and a large amount of mucus in the nasal cavity. At night, snoring may be as loud as thunder, and there may be a brief hesitation in breathing followed by a deep breath.