Patient's question:
These past few days, my child hasn't been feeling well. I took them to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it's due to adenoid hypertrophy. I want to ask what symptoms can adenoid hypertrophy cause?Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy can block nasal passages and the eustachian tubes, and it can also cause multiple symptoms in the ears, nose, throat, and larynx.1. Ear symptoms: Adenoid hypertrophy obstructs the eustachian tubes, leading to poor ventilation and causing secretory otitis media. This results in hearing loss and may also cause tinnitus.
2. Nasal symptoms: Nasal obstruction can trigger rhinitis and sinusitis. During sleep, mouth breathing may occur, accompanied by snoring. In severe cases, sleep apnea may develop.
3. Throat symptoms: Nasal blockage allows secretions to flow down into the throat, irritating the throat mucosa and causing frequent coughing fits. Over time, this may lead to bronchitis.
4. Adenoid face: Prolonged mouth breathing can hinder facial bone development, resulting in thick lips and the formation of an "adenoid face."