Abstract
Background: Adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) is a very frequently encountered disease in children under the age of 12 years. It may be associated with growth delay in children. Recurrent Adenotonsillitis leads to Adenotonsillar hypertrophy which causes nasal obstruction. It reduces food intake in child due to dysphagia, this further reduces body stamina where child avoids playing outdoor games, social activities etc. These above factors will be evaluated in this study. Therefore, recent studies have integrated disclosing the any relation of adenotonsillar hypertrophy with the growth of children. Aim: To determine whether there is any relation of adenotonsillar hypertrophy with the growth of children. Objective: To assess the relation of adenotonsillar hypertrophy with the growth of children. Method: 154 school going children were taken up for this study. out of 154, 64 children were diagnosed to be with adenotonsillar hypertrophy with the help of complete historyand clinical examination of children i.e. using throat Questionnaire. Result: There is no relation of Adenotonsillar hypertrophy with growth of children. Conclusion: This study concludes that Adenotonsillar hypertrophy are not associated with growth of children.
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