- Dry throat from mouth breathing
- Sounding nasally when speaking
- Snoring
- Ear pain
- Stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Runny nose with greenish or discolored mucus
Most cases of sore throat are usually attributed to inflamed and infected tonsils. But did you know that your tonsils aren’t the only glands in your mouth prone to infection?
Your adenoids could get infected as well.
What You Need to Know About Adenoids
Your adenoids are masses of lymphatic tissue that helps your body fight infection.
Located behind your nose and roof of your mouth, your adenoids keep you healthy by trapping harmful microorganisms that pass through your nose and mouth. They also produce antibodies to help your body fight infection.
Causes of Adenoid Infection
Adenoids may play roles in fighting infection but they too could get infected. When they are overwhelmed with bacteria and viruses, they could get inflamed and swollen. This condition is called adenoiditis.
Adenoiditis is more common in children as adenoids shrink progressively through childhood.
Children who have recurring infections in their throat, neck, or head are more susceptible to developing adenoiditis.
Symptoms of Adenoid Infection
The most common symptom of adenoiditis is difficulty breathing through the nose. This happens as swollen adenoids could block the airways.
Aside from difficulty in breathing, one may also experience the following: