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Enlarged adenoids refers to swollen lymphatic tissue in the back of the nose. The tissue is similar to the tonsils. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Bad breath; Cracked lips; Dry mouth; Frequent ear infections; Intermittent sleep apnea; Mouth breathing (mostly at ni...
Causes
Enlargement of the adenoids may occur naturally (beginning when the baby grows in the womb), or it may be caused by l...
Tests
The adenoids cannot be seen by looking in the mouth directly, but can be seen with a special mirror or using a flexib...
Treatments
Surgical removal of the adenoids (adenoidectomy) will prevent complications, and will cure complications if they alre...
Complications
Enlarged adenoids can cause health-threatening conditions such as chronic ear infections, sleep apnea, pulmonary hype...
Prevention
Treating throat infections early may prevent the adenoids from becoming enlarged from long-term infection and inflamm...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your child has difficulty breathing through the nose or other symptoms of enlarged ...
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