Table 1.
Symptomatology of obstructive adenoid
| Symptoms | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Recurrent mucopurulent nasal discharge | 73 | 98.6 |
| Mouth breathing | 71 | 95.9 |
| Snoring | 72 | 97.3 |
| Noisy breathing | 44 | 59.5 |
| Cessation of breath during sleep | 47 | 63.5 |
| Nasal blockage | 73 | 98.6 |
| Recurrent cough | 45 | 60.8 |
| Excessive day time somnolence | 8 | 10.8 |
| Restlessness during sleep | 21 | 28.4 |
| Recurrent ear discharge | 6 | 8.1 |
| Impairment of hearing | 4 | 5.4 |
| Failure to grow like other children | 3 | 4.1 |
| Recurrent otalgia | 7 | 9.5 |
| Inability to speak | 3 | 4.1 |
Note: All the patients presented with more than one symptom