Enlarged adenoids: Introduction
Enlarged adenoids: Enlargement of the adenoid glands, which lie in the oropharynx. See free access online books about Enlarged adenoids below.
Enlarged adenoids
Definition
Enlarged adenoids is swelling of the lymph tissue found in the airway between your nose and the back of your throat. The tissue is similar to the tonsils.
Enlarged adenoids
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Enlarged Adenoids - Adenoidal Hypertrophy
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Symptoms & Signs
Diagnosis & Tests
Prevention & Expectations
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Enlarged adenoids
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Enlarged adenoids Symptoms
Review Date: 12/01/2008
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.
Enlarged adenoids refers to swollen lymphatic tissue that is found in the airway between your nose and the back of your throat. The tissue is similar to the tonsils.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors ...
Enlarged adenoids refers to swollen lymphatic tissue in the back of the nose. The tissue is similar to the tonsils.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors: ...
The exact cause of enlarged adenoids is not always clear. Most studies point to chronic infection of the upper respiratory tract. Allergies may also cause the adenoids to enlarge. Adenoid enlargement is more common in children than adults.
Enlarged adenoids are blocking your child's airway. This may be suspected if your child:
Snores a lot
Has trouble breathing through their nose (nasal obstruction)
Has episodes of not breathing during sleep (sleep apnea) ...
Enlarged adenoids are blocking the airway, which may be suspected if the child:
Snores excessively
Has trouble breathing through the nose (nasal obstruction)
Has episodes of not breathing during sleep (sleep apnea) ...
Swollen or enlarged adenoids are common in children. Causes include:
Infections with viruses or bacteria. Once an infection clears, the swelling often goes down but sometimes the adenoids remain enlarged.
Allergies.
Often there is no apparent cause.
Chronically enlarged adenoids may cause blockage of the eustachian tubes, leading to congestion and fluid buildup in the middle ear.
In children, enlarged adenoids (tonsils in the back of the throat) are often the cause of the obstruction.
Surgical removal of enlarged adenoids may result in nasal escape, as the defect left by the removal of tissue is too great for palatal closure during phonation.
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Lateral view of postnasal space showing enlarged adenoids.
Does individual have a history of allergies or enlarged adenoids? History of recurrent acute otitis media, family history of middle ear disease, long-term decreased hearing, and/or a chronically draining ear?
What are the symptoms of adenoiditis, or enlarged adenoids?
The symptoms of adenoiditis vary greatly depending on the cause of the infection, and can occur either suddenly or gradually. The following are the most common symptoms of adenoiditis.
Older children who may develop nasal congestion from enlarged adenoids may experience sleep apnea or heart failure, but with surgery, this problem can easily be corrected.
Adenoidectomy is usually done to remove enlarged adenoids that are causing a blockage in the nasal passage. It may also be used to treat long-term sinus infections and recurrent ear infections.
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Possible Complications ...
abnormalities in the structure of the nose
enlarged adenoids
diving and swimming
infections from a tooth
trauma to the nose
foreign objects that are stuck in the nose
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
secondhand smoke ...
Benign growths (eg, enlarged adenoids, nasal polyps) and malignant tumors (eg, nasopharyngeal cancers, sinus cancers) blocking the eustachian tube or ear canal can be removed.
If children frequently suffer from ear inflammation caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils, they may be removed surgically.
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Diseases and conditions ...
Mechanical Obstruction: This is most often seen with a deviated septum or enlarged adenoids. Symptoms often include nasal obstruction, that may be one sided.
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Enlarged adenoids can, because of their size, interfere with the eustachian tube opening. In addition, adenoids may themselves become infected, and the infection may spread into the eustachian tubes.
Allergies can cause enlargement of your adenoids (tonsil-like tissue at the back of your nose, where the nose joins the upper throat). Enlarged adenoids can cause snoring by blocking your airway and vibrating while you breathe.
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Snoring may indicate some obstruction to nasal breathing such as enlarged adenoids; this is especially true in children. In some individuals it is merely a poor breathing habit and usually disappears when the person lies on his side.
Use of drugs (central nervous system depressants) or alcohol that act as respiratory depressants
Lying on back while sleeping
Nasal obstruction (due to a cold, sinus infection, allergy, enlarged adenoids, ...
Allergens (substances that trigger an allergic reaction) can sometimes irritate the adenoids, making them swell up.
A problem at birth. Your child may have developed enlarged adenoids in the womb, so may have had them from birth.
 See also: Symptom, Infections, Surgery, Fever, Antibiotic
  
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