Chronic hypertrophic adenotonsillitis

What does "Chronic hypertrophic adenotonsillitis" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Chronic hypertrophic adenotonsillitis is a medical condition that affects the tonsils and adenoids, which are small lumps of tissue at the back of the throat and nose. "Chronic" means it's a long-term condition, "hypertrophic" means the tissues have grown larger than normal, and "adenotonsillitis" refers to inflammation or infection of the tonsils and adenoids. This condition can cause symptoms like a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, snoring, and breathing problems. It's often seen in children but can affect people of all ages.

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