Can adenoids (in the throat area) be hereditary?

My young son's cousin has recently had his adenoids removed as they seemed to affect his airways. My son also seems to have a constant cold lately,- should he be checked for adenoids?

Everyone has adenoids. They're glands.

I assume what you're talking about is enlarged adenoids, and in that case, take him to the doctor if his symptoms have lasted for more than a week .

No, it isn't hereditary

Nope, nothing to worry about. =)

Everyone has them. You need to see if they need to be removed.

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