Hypertrophied Adenoids and Tonsils
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What are Hypertrophied Adenoids and Tonsils?
On both sides at the back of the throat are the tonsils. The adenoids are found where the nasal passages meet the throat, higher and further back. The tonsils and adenoids play a part in the body’s ability to resist and fight infections. The tonsils are visible through the mouth, but not the adenoids. Enlargement is what hypertrophy refers to. In children, adenoid hypertrophy is frequent, but it is uncommon in adults. Chronic infection and allergies are the most prevalent causes of adenoid hypertrophy in adults. Pollution and smoking are also significant contributors to tonsil and adenoid enlargement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
They are swollen lymphoid tissues in the throat and behind the nose that can block breathing and airflow, common in children.
Repeated infections or chronic inflammation can cause the adenoids and tonsils to enlarge over time.
Symptoms include mouth breathing, snoring, nasal blockage, disturbed sleep, and frequent throat or ear infections.
Mild cases are monitored or treated with medication. Severe cases affecting breathing or sleep may need surgical removal (adenotonsillectomy).
Yes, they can cause snoring and sleep apnea by blocking the airway, which may need ENT evaluation.