Patient's question:
The child is only three years old now. They snore when sleeping and have nasal obstruction when speaking. The hospital examination said it is due to adenoid hypertrophy. I would like to ask how adenoid hypertrophy is caused?Doctor's answer:
The causes of adenoid hypertrophy in children:1. Chronic rhinitis and snoring during sleep often develop gradually, worsening from mild to severe or fluctuating in severity.
2. Adenoid hypertrophy caused by local edema due to allergic reactions. Children with this condition often have other allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, or allergies to pollen (dust mites, cold air).
3. Acute inflammation causes congestion, swelling, or purulent enlargement of the adenoid tissue. In this case, children may experience short-term symptoms such as nasal congestion, mouth breathing, and difficulty exhaling.