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Enlarged Adenoids Learning Center

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Enlarged adenoids refers to swollen lymphatic tissue in the back of the nose. The tissue is similar to the tonsils.Enlargement of the adenoids may occur naturally(beginning when the baby grows in the womb), or it may be...

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Causes
Enlargement of the adenoids may occur naturally(beginning when the baby grows in the womb), or it may be caused by lo...
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...
Drugs
Risk Factors
  • Recurrent Pharyngitis
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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