Question

Adenoids are functional upto age of

• A. 4 years
• B. 10 years
• C. Adolescence
• D. 20 years

Answer 1

The correct option is B 10 years

With ongoing infection or inflammation, the adenoid can progressively enlarge. Since it sits at the back most part of the nasal cavity, its main symptoms affect nasal function. Adenoid hypertrophy, physiologically in children between the ages of 6 and 10 years, then atrophies at the age of 16 years.

So, the correct option is '10 years'.