Question
A 4-year-old boy is constantly coughing and has a lot of phlegm. The child says his throat is uncomfortable. What are the causes of enlarged adenoids?
Answer
Enlarged adenoids are often related to a child’s constitution. Some children are born with larger adenoids, while others may have them swell and enlarge due to repeated infections in childhood. Once the adenoid inflammation subsides, the adenoids will shrink, but they usually end up slightly larger than before. Not all enlarged adenoids lead to disease.