Auriscopy in the diagnosis of adenoid hypertrophy in children

Objective To explore the application of auriscopic nose- nasopharyngeal examina tion in the diagnosis and treatment of adenoid hypertrophy in children. Methods Auriscopic nose-na sopharyngeal examination was performed in 412 children with the symptoms of upper airway obstruction to explore the relationship between the degree of adenoid enlargement and upper airway obstruction. Results The procedure was successfully performed in 395 of 412 children. Of the 395 children, 358 had adenoid hypertrophy, 14 had choanal polyp, 16 has allergic rhinitis, and the remaining 7 had chronic rhinitis. Accord ing to the degree of rear nasal passage blockage, in 358 children with adenoid hypertrophy, 43 (12%) was grade Ⅰ, 97 (27%) was Ⅱ, 103 (28.8%) was Ⅲ, and 115 (32.2%) was Ⅳ. Conclusions Auriscopic nose nasopharyngeal examination is an ideal procedure for nasopharyngeal adenoid hypertrophy in children. It is directly visual, accurate, and safe. Grade Ⅳ adenoids is the main etiology of upper airway obstruction in children, which is the indication of surgical treatment. Key words: Auriscopy;  Children;  Adenoidal hypertrophy;  Treatment