Question
My child is over three years old and snores during sleep, has a stuffy nose sound when speaking, and his speech is indistinct. After examination and diagnosis, it was found to be adenoid hypertrophy. I would like to inquire about the symptoms that adenoid hypertrophy can cause.
Answer
Once a child is diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy, it is important to immediately identify the cause and actively pursue non-surgical medication treatment and causal treatment to promote the shrinkage of the adenoids and prevent the following complications: (only applicable to children with severe symptoms who have undergone proper treatment but show no improvement) 1. Adenoid facies: Adenoid hypertrophy may cause the maxilla to protrude, accompanied by an outward flip of the upper lip, protrusion of the upper teeth, malocclusion, and other dental problems, as well as features such as a higher bridge of the nose and wider eye fissures; 2. Rhinitis or sinusitis: Symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, or sputum production, which may be accompanied by nasal voice or indistinct speech; 3. Cough or asthma: Post-nasal drip may stimulate the airway mucosa, leading to dry cough or asthma; 4. Otitis media or middle ear effusion: The enlargement of the adenoids may compress the eustachian tube, causing the tympanic membrane to indent or otitis media, potentially leading to decreased hearing and tinnitus; 5. Tonsillitis: Mouth breathing may lead to the inhalation of bacteria, viruses, or allergens into the mouth, causing chronic hypertrophy of the tonsils; 6. Delayed physical and intellectual development: Adenoid hypertrophy may cause hypoxic sleep, affecting children’s growth and memory; 7. Malnutrition: Mouth breathing