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Do large adenoids have any effect on hearing? (4 yr old)
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Maybe: Big adenoids can be associated with persistent fluid in the middle ear space. This fluid can result in a conductive hearing loss that is reversible once the fluid is cleared. Sometimes tubes are necessary for that, and sometimes adenoidectomy is also recommended (especially in kids with nasal congestion and "junkiness" and snoring). Luckily adenoidectomy is an easy procedure to recover from.
Answered 2/7/2021
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Sure can: Swollen or enlarged adenoids can lead to problems with ears and hearing. This is because the adenoids can press on the entrance of the Eustachian tubes. Bacteria on the adenoids can also spread up the Eustachian tubes, causing middle ear problems.When Eustachian tubes are blocked, fluid can build up in the middle ear, leading to decresed hearing and middle ear infection.
Answered 3/8/2015
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