The most likely cause of persistent snoring and mouth breathing in this child is:(AIIMS 2015)
Tonsillar enlargement
Adenoid enlargement
Croup
Paranasal sinus polyp
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.
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