Presentation
Loud snoring every night and audible breathing while he is awake. Some restlessness and daytime tiredness. Parents have not noted apnea at night.
Patient Data
Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Adenoidal hypertrophy
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Markedly enlarged adenoids resulting in severe narrowing of the nasopharyngeal airway.
The epiglottis/aryepiglottic folds are normal.
Case Discussion
This is a case of adenoidal hypertrophy resulting in severe narrowing of the nasopharyngeal airway. This is felt to be the etiology of the patient's snoring and loud breathing. The patient was scheduled to follow with otolaryngology to discuss further management.
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