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  2. Adenoid hypertrophy - Wikipedia

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    The exact cause of adenoid hypertrophy in children remains unclear, but it is likely linked to immunological responses, hormonal factors, or genetic components. Adenoid hypertrophy is an immunological abnormality characterized by altered cytokine production, with children experiencing higher levels of proinflammatory cytokines.

  3. Adenoid - Wikipedia

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    3D still showing adenoid hypertrophy. An enlarged adenoid, or adenoid hypertrophy, can become nearly the size of a ping pong ball and completely block airflow through the nasal passages. Even if the enlarged adenoid is not substantial enough to physically block the back of the nose, it can obstruct airflow enough so that breathing through the ...

  4. Drooling - Wikipedia

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    Medication can cause drooling, either due to primary action or side-effects; for example the pain-relief medication Orajel can numb the mucosa. [citation needed] Causes include: exercise, especially cardiovascular exercise [citation needed] stroke and other neurological pathologies; intellectual disability; adenoid hypertrophy; cerebral palsy [3]

  5. Facies (medical) - Wikipedia

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    Adenoid facies – developmental facial traits caused by adenoid hypertrophy, nasal airway obstruction and mouthbreathing; really a form of long face syndrome. Lion-like facies – involvement of craniofacial bones in Paget disease of Bone; Chipmunk facies – beta thalassemia

  6. Retropharyngeal abscess - Wikipedia

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    RPA is usually caused by a bacterial infection originating from the nasopharynx, tonsils, sinuses, adenoids, molar teeth or middle ear. Any upper respiratory infection (URI) can be a cause. RPA can also result from a direct infection due to penetrating injury or a foreign body. RPA can also be linked to young children who do not have adequate ...

  7. Nasal voice - Wikipedia

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    Some causes of hyponasal speech are adenoid hypertrophy, allergic rhinitis, deviated septum, sinusitis, myasthenia gravis and turbinate hypertrophy. Hypernasal speech

  8. Adenoiditis - Wikipedia

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    The infection cause is usually viral. However, if the adenoiditis is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics may be prescribed for treatment. A steroidal nasal spray may also be prescribed in order to reduce nasal congestion. Severe or recurring adenoiditis may require surgical removal of the adenoids (adenotonsillectomy).

  9. Follicular hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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    Follicular hyperplasia (FH) is a type of lymphoid hyperplasia and is classified as a lymphadenopathy, which means a disease of the lymph nodes.It is caused by a stimulation of the B cell compartment and by abnormal cell growth of secondary follicles.