Tonsils and adenoids

#Adenoids are lumps of tissue located above the #tonsils at the back of the #nose. Follow the #blog to know more about Adenoids and Adenoid Hypertrophy

The palatine tonsils are small, pitted masses of lymphatic tissue that can be seen in the back of the throat. The purpose of the...

Researchers at Osaka University, in Japan, studied the impact of removing the tonsils and adenoids of 30 children with autism and obstructive sleep apnoea.

The tonsils are part of the body’s immune system. Because of their location at the throat and palate, they can stop germs entering the body through the mouth or the nose. The tonsils also contain a lot of white blood cells, which are responsible for killing germs.

Your adenoids are located at the back of your nasal passage. Part of your immune system, they help trap germs and fight infections.

Inflamed tonsils in kids can become a problem if they start affecting his ability to breathe and swallow. However, you can treat this problem at home with ease.

My son recently had his tonsils and adenoids removed. While this a routine surgery, his young age -under three- made me anxious. You hear a lot more about preschool aged kids having this type of surgery so it was hard to know what to expect with a younger child. Here’s...

Tonsils are small organs in the back of the throat.

A new look at tonsil and adenoid removal surgeries among 1.2 million children reveals long-term risks to weigh alongside short-term benefits.

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