Symptoms Of Enlarged Adenoids

Difficulty Swallowing

Because the adenoids are located in the soft palate at the back of the mouth, individuals with enlarged adenoids may have difficulty swallowing. The amount of difficulty swallowing an individual has will be in correlation with the severity of the adenoidal swelling. As the adenoids grow and take up space, it can feel as though there is a lump in the throat that won't go away despite swallowing multiple times, or a feeling of choking or coughing whenever swallowing occurs. Outside of being uncomfortable, difficulty swallowing due to enlarged adenoids can become life-threatening, as it increases the risk of inhaling of food into the lungs, pneumonia, and choking. Individuals with this symptom are encouraged to talk to their physician right away for evaluation and treatment.