Question
My child is 6 years old and always snores while sleeping. They also seem to have some nasal congestion and tend to breathe through their mouth. I want to know what the symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy are?
Answer
Hello, the adenoids, also known as the pharyngeal tonsils or palatine tonsils, are located at the top of the nasopharynx and the posterior wall of the throat, belonging to the lymphatic tissue with a surface resembling orange segments. Adenoid hypertrophy is a pathological hyperplasia caused by repeated inflammatory stimulation, leading to symptoms such as nasal obstruction and mouth breathing, especially worsening at night with snoring and restless sleep. The child often keeps turning over, and supine position exacerbates the symptoms. In severe cases, breathing pauses may occur. Wishing for a quick recovery.