Sometimes, though, infections cause swelling in the adenoids. This can leave your child with not just a congested nose but blocked ears and chapped lips from breathing through the mouth.

Infection is the adenoids, which are collections of lymphoid tissue where the nasal passages connect with the throat, cau Discover Black Nose Disease, an alarming new symptom of Chikungunya.

Here are some key symptoms: - Mouth Breathing: If your child breathes mostly through their mouth, even when awake, it could indicate a blocked nasal passage due to swollen adenoids. - Snoring or ...