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Adenoid hypertrophy
Adenoid , also known as enlarged adenoids refers to an enlargement of the adenoid that is linked to nasopharyngeal mechanical blockage and/or . Adenoid hypertrophy is a characterized by hearing loss, recurrent media, mucopurulent , chronic mouth breathing, nasal obstruction, increased , dental malposition, and dentofacial abnormalities.
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