Introduction
rhinopharyngeal obstruction, Adenoid hypertrophy, hypertrophy, nasal obstruction, adenoid hypertrophy
SLEEP APNEA, ADENOID HYPERTROPHY, TONSILLAR HYPERTROPHY, HYPERTROPHY, ADENOID HYPERTROPHY
Adenoid hypertrophy is one of the most common alterations of the upper airways in childhoodNasofibroscopy is considered the gold standard exam for assessing adenoid hypertrophy, enabling direct visualization of the rhinopharynx and adenoid lymphoid tissue.Unlike tonsillar hypertrophy,The limitations of the technique, as well as the subjectivity in interpreting adenoid hypertrophy diagnosed by nasopharyngoscopy, can impact clinical reasoning and lead to management decisions based on imprecise information. We did not find studies correlating the degree of adenoid hypertrophy with the intensity of symptoms such as nasal obstruction or nocturnal snoring. Additionally, we found no studies that define a specific percentage of rhinopharyngeal obstruction caused by the adenoid that suggests the need for adenoidectomy. Several studies have evaluated the correlation between hypertrophy of the palatine tonsils and respiratory symptoms,Thus, this study seeks to assess the reliability of estimating degree of rhinopharyngeal obstruction by the adenoid through nasofibroscopy and to correlate it with the intensity of nasal clinical symptoms, nocturnal snoring, and sleep apnea.