What does the cryptic crossword clue "Did a nose so affected make breathing awkward? (8)" mean?

The definition is "breathing awkward". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DIDANOSE ("Did a nose") [anagram: "affected"] = ADENOIDS; definition: "breathing awkward?" The answer is ADENOIDS.

Did a nose so affected make breathing awkward? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29160 | 18 Down | 2023-08-28 flower

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