Does a baby snoring mean that the adenoids are enlarged?

Written by Dong Xian Yan
Pediatrics
Updated on December 20, 2024
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Baby snoring cannot necessarily be attributed to enlarged adenoids; it might also be due to a cold, nasal congestion, enlarged tonsils, or the position of the tongue falling back while sleeping.

Therefore, the specific cause of a baby's snoring needs to be determined by a professional physician's examination, and appropriate treatment should be given based on the specific cause. If the snoring is due to enlarged adenoids or tonsils, a professional evaluation may be required to decide whether surgery is necessary to alleviate the symptoms of snoring.

If the cause is nasal congestion, oral antihistamines or local nasal sprays can be used to relieve the symptoms of snoring.

(If medication is required, please proceed under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Adenoid hypertrophy is caused by what?

Adenoid hypertrophy can be divided into physiological and pathological hypertrophy. Physiological hypertrophy is a normal part of everyone's development. It begins at the age of three, peaks at about seven, and gradually shrinks around the age of ten. Pathological hypertrophy, on the other hand, often occurs on the basis of physiological hypertrophy, followed by inflammatory stimuli. Factors such as viral infections, colds, and allergic reactions are the main causes of pathological adenoid hypertrophy. This type of hypertrophy can lead to poor respiratory function, symptoms such as snoring during sleep, nasal congestion, and a runny nose. If the enlarged adenoids block the Eustachian tube, it can also lead to secretory otitis media.

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Can you eat eggs with enlarged adenoids?

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Is adenoid hypertrophy massage effective?

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Does adenoid hypertrophy affect development and height?

Adenoid hypertrophy affects development and height. In this case, due to prolonged enlargement of the adenoids, the patient will experience persistent nasal congestion, along with snoring during sleep. Prolonged hypoxia will lead to developmental delays, short stature, and adenoid facies among other symptoms. Adenoid hypertrophy is mainly caused by the symptoms arising from repeated inflammatory infections, most commonly occurring in children aged three to eight. It can lead to nasal congestion, snoring, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of blocked ears. In severe cases, it can cause abnormal development of adenoid facies, as well as short stature. It is necessary to visit a hospital for a detailed examination, where an electronic nasopharyngoscope can confirm the diagnosis. In terms of treatment, prolonged adenoid hypertrophy may require adenoidectomy to completely cure the condition.

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Minimally invasive surgery for adenoid hypertrophy

Adenoids refer to the glands in the nasopharyngeal area. Enlarged adenoid tissues can block the nasal cavity or the pharyngeal orifice of the Eustachian tube. Clinical symptoms often require surgical removal of the adenoids. The main steps in the surgery include the following: firstly, general anesthesia is administered; secondly, the adenoids are exposed, primarily by suspending the soft palate with a catheter, followed by the insertion of a tonsil opening device; thirdly, the adenoids are gradually ablated and removed using a nasopharyngoscope and a plasma ablation knife head; finally, the surgery is concluded. After the surgery, it is necessary to continue treating the enlarged adenoids with medications such as mometasone furoate nasal spray. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)