Enlarged adenoids

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Adenoids

Throat anatomy

Adenoids - enlarged

• Mouth breathing (mostly at night)
• Dry mouth
• Cracked lips
• Mouth open during day (more severe obstruction)
• Bad breath
• Persistent runny nose or nasal congestion
• Frequent ear infections
• Snoring
• Restlessness while sleeping
• Intermittent sleep apnea

The adenoids cannot be seen by looking in the mouth directly, but can be seen with a special mirror or using a flexible endoscope through the nose.

Tests may include:

• X-ray (side view of the throat)
• Sleep apnea studies (severe cases only)

Review Date: 01/30/2007
Reviewed By: Ravindra Uppaluri, MD. Otolaryngologist, Private Practice, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.