“An oral appliance can help by keeping the mandible in a forward and closed position. This helps to keep the airway open by ...

When you next hear yourself saying though gritted teeth, ‘Will you please come and put your coat on!’, pause for a moment and ...

Learn about tonsillar hypertrophy, including causes of enlarged tonsils, common symptoms, when a tonsillectomy is needed, and available treatment options for both children and adults.

Large adenoids may cause what is called "adenoid facies". Here, children develop malocclusion of their mouth, their mouths remain open, the top of the mouth (palate) becomes high arched, and the ...

Large adenoids can also affect movement of the soft palate making speech sound 'nasal' and can cause snoring at night.

Adenoids are known to shrink in adulthood. “Many medical researchers assumed that you hit a certain age and your tonsils disappear and your adenoids disappear,” says Ramirez. But the new study shows ...

Adenoids are known to shrink in adulthood. "Many medical researchers assumed that you hit a certain age and your tonsils disappear and your adenoids disappear," says Ramirez.

Enlarged adenoids in children is a common issue, and can significantly impact their health and daily lives. Nestled at the back of the nasal passage, adenoids are part of the immune system ...