Objective: Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the most common cause of upper airways obstruction in children. The consequences of this disorder were analyzed by many researchers. The aim of the study was the assessment of pulmonary function and nasal flow in children with adenoid hypertrophy.
Methods: The study group covered 30 children treated surgically due to adenoid hypertrophy. Nasometric and spirometric tests were performed before and after surgery.
Results: The results revealed statistically significant differences between pre- and post-operative values of nasometric flows and the following spirometric parameters: VC, FVC, PEF, FEV1/PEF and FEV1/FVC.
Conclusion: The influence of adenoid hypertrophy on pulmonary function in children has been confirmed on the basis of the conducted research.