The most likely cause of persistent snoring and mouth breathing in this child is:(AIIMS 2015): (A) Tonsillar enlargement, (B) Adenoid enlargement, (C) Croup, (D) Paranasal sinus polyp
Answer is B. Ans. B Adenoid enlargementLateral radiograph of neck shows soft tissue opacity in posterosuperior nasopharynx causing moderate narrowing of the nasopharyngeal airway. Similar appearance in adult is seen in nasopharyngeal neoplasms.