Why do adenoids become swollen or enlarged?
There are a number of factors which may cause your child’s adenoids to become swollen, or enlarged. These factors are outlined below. • Infection – your child’s adenoids may become infected with either bacteria, or a virus, which can cause them to become swollen. Although the infection will eventually clear up, the adenoids may remain enlarged. • Allergies – allergens can sometimes irritate the adenoids, making them swell up. • Congenital – your child may have developed enlarged adenoids while they were growing in the womb, and have had them from birth (congenital). Breathing Swollen adenoids can make it difficult for your child to breathe through their nose. When they do breathe through their nose, their breathing may sound noisy, or make a rattling sound. This may make breathing through the nose difficult for your child, and they may begin to predominantly breathe through their mouth instead. However, only breathing through the mouth can cause cracked lips and a dry mouth, which your
