Question
What are the symptoms of pediatric adenoid hypertrophy?
Answer
Pediatric adenoid hypertrophy occurs due to repeated inflammatory stimulation in the nasopharynx and its adjacent areas or the adenoids themselves, leading to pathological fibrosis of the adenoids. It is common in children and often manifests as mouth breathing during deep sleep, with the tongue root often falling back, resulting in snoring. Children may experience restless sleep, excessive nasal discharge, slow expression, discomfort in the chest, poor lung expansion kits, and over time, may lead to pigeon chest or flat chest. They may also have symptoms such as night terrors, bruxism, enuresis, and delayed reactions, along with lack of concentration. If any of these symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy are detected, timely and careful examination and treatment are necessary.