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  2. Adenoid hypertrophy - Wikipedia

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    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

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    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. Adenoid - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  5. Orofacial myofunctional disorders - Wikipedia

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    Upper airway constrictions (e.g., deviated nasal septum) or obstructions (e.g., enlarged tonsils) or infections (e.g., rhinitis) General hypotonia or low body tone; Low-lying resting posture of the tongue; Imbalance in dental growth; Inadequate development of facial and cranial bones; Inappropriate development of muscles in the head and neck areas

  6. Nasal congestion - Wikipedia

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    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]

  7. Numerous factors can cause kidney disease. Here are the most ...

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    In the early stages of the disease, this can result in mild symptoms such as reduced appetite or feelings of fatigue, but as CKD progresses, "complications like high blood pressure, heart disease ...

  8. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. [1] [2] Complications include peritonsillar abscess (quinsy). [1] [3] Tonsillitis is most commonly caused by a viral infection and about 5% to 40% of cases are caused by a bacterial infection.

  9. Your Cholesterol Could Be A Key Indicator Of Dementia. A ...

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    Typically, dementia is associated with classic symptoms like confusion and memory loss. But new research finds that there could be a less obvious risk factor out there: your cholesterol levels.