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Adenoidal Hypertrophy

Alternate Names : Enlarged Adenoids

Adenoidal Hypertrophy | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Effective treatment of allergies may prevent some cases of adenoidal hypertrophy. Many times, the condition cannot be prevented.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Long-term problems include ear disease, such as chronic otitis media, and breathing through the mouth.

What are the risks to others?

Adenoidal hypertrophy is not contagious, and poses no risk to others.


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Adenoidal Hypertrophy: Treatment & Monitoring

Author: Mark Loury, MD
Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/05/01



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