Adenoiditis risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of adenoiditis is being a young child. Other risk factors include immuno-deficiencies, living in an urban environment with more exposure to viruses or bacteria and usage of immuno-suppressant drugs.

Risk factors

Risk factors for adenoiditis involve increasing the risk of invasion by pathogenic viruses or bacteria.[1][2][3]

  • Living or working in close proximity to children
  • Living in an urban environment with more exposure to viruses or bacteria
  • Young child or elderly adult
  • Immunocompromised
  • Living or working in close proximity to airborne pollutants, such as smoke
  • Living in colder climates[4]
  • Excessive and prolonged use of corticosteroids
  • Obesity or overweight[5]
  • Living with someone who suffers the disease

References

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  2. "Stopping the Spread of Germs at Home, Work & School | Seasonal Influenza (Flu) | CDC".
  3. Graham NM (1990). "The epidemiology of acute respiratory infections in children and adults: a global perspective". Epidemiol Rev. 12: 149–78. PMID 2286216.
  4. Erling V, Jalil F, Hanson LA, Zaman S (1999). "The impact of climate on the prevalence of respiratory tract infections in early childhood in Lahore, Pakistan". J Public Health Med. 21 (3): 331–9. PMID 10528962.
  5. Early GJ, Seifried SE (2012). "Risk factors for community-associated Staphylococcus aureus skin infection in children of Maui". Hawaii J Med Public Health. 71 (8): 218–23. PMC 3419822. PMID 22900237.