Is adenoid hypertrophy without snoring serious?
Adenoid hypertrophy does not cause snoring and is not severe. The main clinical symptom of adenoid hypertrophy is persistent snoring, accompanied by persistent bilateral nasal congestion. Adenoid hypertrophy is a common and frequently occurring disease in otolaryngology, caused by repeated inflammatory infections that lead to congestion, edema, and proliferation of the adenoids. When the adenoids are enlarged, they can cause persistent bilateral nasal congestion and snoring during sleep. In severe cases, it can result in a facial appearance characteristic of adenoid hypertrophy. A detailed examination at a hospital using a nasal endoscope and a nasopharyngeal CT scan can confirm the diagnosis. For the treatment of adenoid hypertrophy, if there is no snoring, no treatment is necessary. If clinical symptoms are present, the initial treatment should include symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment and nebulized inhalation therapy. If conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical removal of the adenoids may be necessary.
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