What is adenoiditis?

Adenoids are glands located in the back of the mouth, and behind the nose. Similar to the tonsils, these glands can also get enlarged and inflamed, this is called adenoiditis. Symptoms of adenoiditis are pain, nasal stuffiness, and difficulty breathing.

How do members experience adenoiditis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with adenoiditis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for adenoiditis*

Who has adenoiditis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 4
50s 7
60s 3
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 13