Tonsils and adenoids are a type of tissue that helps filter bacteria and viruses. Tonsils are small, round pieces of tissue located in the back of the mouth on both sides of the throat, whereas ...

The tonsils are lumps on each side at the back of the throat, whereas the adenoids are glands further up in the throat and behind the nose. They form part of the immune system. The tonsils and ...

A large study has found that removal of the tonsils as a child can mean that the individual is more susceptible to chest infections as an adult. The study appeared in the latest issue of the journal ...

Egypt Sherrod revealed her little girl was having serious trouble sleeping leading up to the procedure Egypt Sherrod/Instagram; Paras Griffin/Getty Egypt Sherrod is proud of her daughter for being ...

THURSDAY, June 7, 2018 -- Having tonsils removed in childhood is supposed to end chronic earaches and breathing problems. But what if it also increases risk of respiratory infections? "We found that ...

Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, ...

Enlarged adenoids are common in children, though in rare cases they can also affect adults. The adenoids can become enlarged due to an infection, or they may be enlarged from birth. The adenoids are ...

Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases, according to researchers who have examined -- for the first time -- the ...

When it comes to checking a child's sore throat, my parents gets adenoids and tonsils confused. The tonsils are visible at the back of the throat, while adenoids aren’t directly visible in a routine ...

Better communication from doctors may help parents struggling with the decision to have their child undergo throat surgery for sleep disordered-breathing conditions, a small study suggests. About 20 ...

Egypt Sherrod is proud of her daughter for being tough amid a scary situation. On Thursday, the Married to Real Estate star, 46, shared video on Instagram of daughter Harper Skye, 4, before and after ...

Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, ...