Although other symptoms can accompany enlarged tonsils and adenoids, many children do not have any. However, research shows that approximately 2% have breathing pauses during sleep and 7% snore.

Left untreated, enlarged tonsils and adenoids can lead to sleep deprivation in children, causing issues such as hyperactivity, bed-wetting and “failure to thrive.” ...

Dr Parekh explains that adenoid enlargement is more common than most parents realize. If left untreated, it can lead to poor sleep and daytime fatigue and even affect a child’s facial development.

CHICAGO – Bacteria that cause stomach inflammation and ulcers were not detectable in tissue from inflamed and enlarged adenoids in children, according to a report in the October issue of ...