11/03/2025
â—‡The indication for an X-ray in suspected adenoid hypertrophy is typically when a child presents with symptoms suggestive of upper airway obstruction, and imaging is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Indications include:
1. Clinical Symptoms Suggestive of Adenoid Hypertrophy:
â—ŹChronic nasal obstruction
â—ŹMouth breathing
â—ŹSnoring and sleep apnea
â—ŹRecurrent otitis media or chronic middle ear effusion
â—ŹHyponasal speech (nasal voice)
2. Failure to Improve with Medical Treatment:
Persistent symptoms despite nasal saline irrigation, intranasal steroids, or antihistamines
3. Preoperative Assessment Before Adenoidectomy
â– To confirm adenoid size in borderline cases
â—‡X-ray View Used:
â—ŹLateral Nasopharyngeal X-ray
â—ŹShows the size of the adenoids relative to the airway