Journal of International Psychiatry

Adenoid hypertrophy, a common disease in pediatric otolaryngology, is characterized by its young age of onset, its difficulty in being detected, and its tendency to induce psychological behavioral problems. Psychological behavioral problems in children are defined as abnormal behaviors that exceed the normal range allowed for the corresponding age of the child in terms of severity and duration. This article reviews the relationship between adenoid hypertrophy, its complications and its treatment, and childrens psychological behavior problems, and provides clinical guidance and practical reference for childrens physical and mental health care providers.

Adenoid Hypertrophy; Childrens psychological and behavioral problems;Review