enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Adenoid hypertrophy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenoid_hypertrophy

    Adenoid hypertrophy, also known as enlarged adenoids refers to an enlargement of the adenoid (pharyngeal tonsil) that is linked to nasopharyngeal mechanical blockage and/or chronic inflammation. [1] Adenoid hypertrophy is a characterized by hearing loss , recurrent otitis media , mucopurulent rhinorrhea , chronic mouth breathing , nasal airway ...

  3. Adenoiditis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenoiditis

    Adenoiditis is the inflammation of the adenoid tissue usually caused by an infection. Adenoiditis is treated using medication (antibiotics and/or steroids) or surgical intervention. Adenoiditis may produce cold-like symptoms. However, adenoiditis symptoms often persist for ten or more days, and often include pus-like discharge from nose.

  4. Adenoidectomy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenoidectomy

    Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoid for reasons which include impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections, or recurrent earaches. The effectiveness of removing the adenoids in children to improve recurrent nasal symptoms and/or nasal obstruction has not been well studied. [1]

  5. Yes, nearly everyone snores, but you can stop it. Here's how.

    www.aol.com/yes-nearly-everyone-snores-stop...

    "In children and teens, snoring is most commonly due to enlargement of the tonsils and adenoids," says Dr. Nina Shapiro, ... Such treatments "may include using a CPAP machine, oral appliances, ...

  6. Adenoid - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenoid

    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 nose requires an uncomfortable amount ...

  7. Wilhelm Meyer (physician) - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Meyer_(physician)

    Wilhelm Meyer. The Danish physician Wilhelm Meyer (1824–1895) was the first to describe the clinical condition of nasal obstruction (blocked nose) with chronic mouth breathing, snoring, dull facial expression, and hearing impairment due to adenoid hypertrophy.

  8. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

    www.aol.com/doctors-loosen-clear-mucus-chest...

    Here’s how to get rid of chest congestion medically and naturally, according to experts.

  9. Nasal congestion - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_congestion

    In children, nasal congestion from enlarged adenoids has caused chronic sleep apnea with insufficient oxygen levels and hypoxia. The problem usually resolves after surgery to remove the adenoids and tonsils, however the problem often relapses later in life due to craniofacial alterations from chronic nasal congestion. [6]