Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy refers to the enlargement of the pharyngeal tonsils. Adenoid hypertrophy in children is often physiological. Lymphoid tissue is present in the nasopharynx at birth in infants and gradually increases with age, reaching its maximum size around the age of 6. It then gradually regresses. Adenoid hypertrophy is only considered when it affects overall health or neighboring organs.