Is it easy to mistake enlarged adenoids for asthma or acid reflux disease?

Large adenoids: Enlarged adenoids can lead to nasal congestion, snoring, drooling and recurrent ear infections. It is straightforward to evaluate the adenoids with an x-ray or an ENT doctor can pass a small fiberoptic scope through the nose and take a direct look. Since asthma and acid reflux are common, they could be seen in patients with enlarged adenoids, but there is no mistaking big adenoids if you look.

Not necessarily : Asthma and reflux usually do'nt show enlargement like adenoids. Asthma can be easily checked by history and spirometry. Reflux, on the other hand may require an endoscopic exam. Check with your physician.