Complications of Enlarged Adenoids if left untreated. Adenoiditis is the inflammation or infection of the adenoids . They are lymphoid tissue which is located behind the nasal cavity where it meets throat. It can lead to various complications if untreated at right time, Complications are_ 1. Chronic Nose Obstruction , leading to mouth breathing, nasal speech, and dry mouth. 2. Recurrent or Chronic Otitis Media ( Ear infection) occurs due to blockage of the Eustachian tube, hence increasing the risk of middle ear infections and hearing loss. 3. Sleep Disturbances and Obstructive Sleep Apnea ( Enlarged adenoids causes airway obstruction during sleep, leading to snoring, restlessness or apnea 4. Sinusitis , Repeated and chronic nasal blockage leads tto inflammation or infection and obstruction of drainage pathway of paranasal sinuses 5. Failure to Thrive (in children) because of poor sleep, breathing difficulty, and reduced appetite., thus affecting growth and development of children , 6. Facial and Dental Abnormalities 7. Delayed Speech and Developmental Issues with Hearing loss. 8. Spread of Infection rarely to adjacent areas like the throat, ears, results in peritonsillar or retropharyngeal abscess. So to avoid complications of Adenoiditis, see best Ent specialist or Pediatric Ent doctor doctor near you for appropriate diagnosis of adenoids at right time especially for mouth breathing children. Looking for the best ENT specialist , Pediatric Ent specialist in Mumbai and Mulund for Ear , Nose and Throat problems? Dr. Sheetal Radia offers expert diagnosis and treatment for all ear, nose, and throat conditions, including hearing loss, sinusitis, adenoiditis , tonsillitis and nasal congestion