A member asked:

My 3 years old has speech delay, she was also diagnosed with enlarged adenoids, can this cause speech delay?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Speech delay: Enlarged adenoids is not known to cause speech delay. You might want to have your pediatrician check the baby's hearing and possibly refer you to a neurologist for an evaluation.

Answered 1/23/2013

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Dr. Parag Parikh answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

No: No,unless she has middle ear fluid,for some time,you should have that checked,if yes,consider tubes,in ears,,following antibiotic failure

Answered 4/24/2015

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