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Adenoids in school-aged children

J J Haapaniemi1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University Central Hospital of Turku, Finland.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|March 1, 1995
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Ear and hearing·1996

Large adenoids are common in school children and linked to snoring. They can negatively impact hearing thresholds, likely due to middle ear pressure changes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Radiology
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Adenoids are lymphoid tissues in the nasopharynx that can enlarge and cause symptoms.
  • Enlarged adenoids (adenoid hypertrophy) are a common condition in children.
  • The relationship between adenoid size, symptoms, and hearing is of clinical importance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the prevalence of large adenoids in school children.
  • To assess the association between adenoid size, symptoms, and hearing function.
  • To investigate the role of middle ear pressure in children with large adenoids.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical, radiological, and audiometric examinations of 687 school children (aged 6-15).
  • Lateral radiography of paranasal sinuses to assess adenoid size in 663 children.

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  • Logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with large adenoids.

    • Main Results:

    • Large adenoids were found in 25% of children, more frequent in younger children.
    • Adenoidal symptoms like nasal obstruction and snoring were significantly more common in children with large adenoids.
    • Children with large adenoids had poorer hearing thresholds and lower middle ear pressure.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiologically large adenoids are associated with recurrent snoring and younger age in school children.
    • Large adenoids appear to influence hearing levels, potentially through negative middle ear pressure.
    • Early identification and management of enlarged adenoids may be important for preserving hearing function.