Question
What Are the Clinical Manifestations of Adenoid Hypertrophy?
Answer
Adenoid hypertrophy is a pathological proliferation caused by repeated inflammation in the nasopharynx and its adjacent areas or the adenoids themselves due to chronic stimulation. It is common in children and often manifests as mouth breathing during sleep, with the tongue root often dropping and causing snoring, restlessness at night, excessive nasal discharge, slow expression, discomfort in the chest, poor lung expansion, and over time, can lead to pigeon chest or flat chest. It may also include reflex symptoms such as night terrors, bruxism, enuresis, and delayed response, as well as lack of concentration. If these symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy are found, timely examination and treatment are necessary.