Patient's question:
The child has been in poor health since birth. Recent check-ups revealed that they have adenoid hypertrophy. What is adenoid hypertrophy?Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy is a pathological enlargement of the adenoid caused by repeated inflammatory stimulation, leading to corresponding symptoms. It is more common in children, but it can also occur in some adults and is often associated with chronic tonsillitis. It is frequently caused by recurrent acute and chronic nasopharyngitis, as well as inflammation of adjacent organs such as the nasal cavity, sinuses, and tonsils, which can also affect the nasopharynx and stimulate adenoid tissue growth.