Question
Does adenoid hypertrophy cause runny nose?
Answer
Adenoid hypertrophy can indeed cause a runny nose. For patients with severe nasal obstruction symptoms, poor response to general treatment, and hearing impairments, it is advisable to undergo adenoidectomy early. A detailed examination should be conducted before the surgery to rule out contraindications. Before the procedure, the size and extent of the adenoids can be explored by inserting the index finger into the nasopharynx, and attention should be paid to any abnormal vascular pulsations. Then, under general anesthesia, the adenoidectomy instrument or adenoid scraper is placed along the posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the posterior part of the roof, and the adenoids are removed.