Community level evaluation of adenoid hypertrophy on the basis of symptom scoring and its X-ray correlation

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Pediatric Medicine
• Radiology

Background:

• Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) infections are a significant cause of pediatric morbidity.
• Recurrent ENT complaints in children often stem from adenoid hypertrophy.
• Diagnosing adenoid hypertrophy typically requires advanced tools often unavailable at the community level.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate symptoms associated with adenoid hypertrophy.
• To correlate these symptoms with adenoid size using lateral view nasopharyngeal X-rays.
• To assess the radiological size of adenoids in relation to observed symptoms.

Main Methods:

• Fifty pediatric patients with suspected adenoid hypertrophy were enrolled.
• Comprehensive ENT examinations were conducted.
• Lateral view nasopharyngeal X-rays were obtained for radiological assessment.

Main Results:

• Adenoid hypertrophy was graded based on symptom scores and radiographic findings.
• Snoring emerged as the most prevalent symptom.
• A linear relationship was observed between snoring severity and adenoid size.

Conclusions:

• A strong agreement exists between clinical symptoms and X-ray findings in diagnosing adenoid hypertrophy.
• Lateral view nasopharyngeal X-rays provide a reliable method for assessing adenoid size.
• This correlation aids in the community-level evaluation of pediatric adenoid hypertrophy.