Most of us only become aware of our tonsils if they’re swollen or infected. But these masses of lymphatic tissue in the mouth and throat are important immunological gatekeepers at the start of ...

“The same infections that give rise to enlarged tonsils often result in enlarged adenoids in the same patient. We ask parent for permission to remove both, but the final decision is made during ...

According to registered charity Hope2Sleep, one of the reasons children may have obstructive sleep apnoea is enlarged tonsils or adenoids. These larger than normal organs can take up more space in ...

The teenager also has enlarged tonsils and adenoids - small lumps of tissue at the back of the throat behind the nose - which can cause respiratory problems for children. Victoria said ...

Nearly half of them have the surgery because enlarged tonsils and adenoids block the flow of air through their throat and impair their ability to breathe, and most of the rest because of repeated ...

Children often snore due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids. "There is a plethora of evidence that demonstrates that the removal of tonsils and adenoids in these children dramatically improves their ...