Patient's question:
Baby is 12 weeks old, feeling a bit off lately, not doing well mentally either. Please ask: What are the causes of adenoid hypertrophy in children?Doctor's answer:
The main reasons are: 1. ENT experts attribute this to allergic reactions causing local edema, which leads to adenoid hypertrophy. Such patients often have other allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and allergies to pollen (dust mites, cold air). 2. Chronic rhinitis and snoring during naps are often gradually worsening, either becoming more severe or fluctuating in severity, which can force adenoid hyperplasia. 3. Acute inflammation causes congestion, swelling, or inflammation-induced shrinkage of the glandular tissue. During this time, patients may experience short-term symptoms such as nasal congestion, mouth breathing, difficulty exhaling, and excessive secretions in the nasal cavity. Nighttime snoring can be loud, and even brief pauses in breathing followed by a deep inhalation may occur.