II. Pathophysiology
- Obstructive Lymphoid Hyperplasia
- Upper airway (Adenoids)
- Nose
III. Signs and symptoms
- Mouth breathing
- Severe snoring and intermittent apneas with sleep
- Occasional "snorts" while awake
- Accentuated by anatomic high Palate
IV. Complications
V. Management: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Surgical removal of excess tissue is curative