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