The adenoids are lymphatic tissue, resembling the tonsils, found in the airway between the nose and back of the throat.
The adenoids have a tendency to swell, especially in younger children. The ADAM Medical Encyclopedia says common symptoms of enlarged adenoids include:
- Dry mouth.
- Cracked lips.
- Bad breath.
- Daytime breathing with the mouth open.
- Breathing through the mouth, especially at night.
- Restlessness while trying to sleep.
- Chronic nasal stuffiness or runny nose.
Health Tip: Warning Signs That You Have Strep Throat
Strep throat is a nasty infection, dubbed "strep" because it's caused by streptococcus bacteria.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says common symptoms of strep throat include:
- Having a fever.
- Having swelling and pain in the glands that surround the neck.
- Having swelling and redness of the tonsils.
- Having visible white patches on the tonsils or in the throat.
- Having a headache.
- In children, having a rash or pain in the belly, or vomiting.
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