Patient's question:
In the past six months, sometimes the child snores while sleeping, and other times it's fine. It's more noticeable when they have a cold. Is this adenoid hypertrophy? What are the symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the adenoid, also known as the pharyngeal tonsil or nasopharyngeal tonsil, is located at the top of the nasopharynx and the posterior wall of the pharynx. It belongs to lymphoid tissue and has a texture resembling orange segments. Adenoid hypertrophy is a pathological proliferation of the adenoid caused by repeated inflammation, leading to symptoms such as nasal congestion and mouth breathing, which are particularly severe at night. This may result in snoring during sleep, sleep disturbances, and frequent turning over in bed, especially when lying on one's back. In severe cases, it may even cause breathing pauses.