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.

Snoring is often dismissed as a harmless quirk—or the punchline of bedtime jokes—but it can signal deeper issues that go ...

Some people may have unusually large tonsils and adenoids (tissues in the back of the throat that play a role in immunity). Others may have a facial structure that leaves less room for the tongue ...

After a number of tests, including an ultrasound, Meghan was told she had nothing to worry about. In December she asked her doctor to remove the lump as it was causing her pain and discomfort - and ...

Snoring can a symptom of an underlying health issue – and understanding the cause can be to the best way to stop it ...

Extra fat around the neck can also restrict the airway. Sara Zinelli / Alamy Stock Photo Doesn’t have to be this way. Snoring may be the soundtrack of sleep for many, but it doesn’t have to be ...

Some people may need just the tonsils or just the adenoids removed, while others require both to be removed at the same time. While these surgeries are used to treat snoring and OSA in children and ...

If the adenoids swell, they can obstruct breathing and block sinus drainage, which can lead to sinus and ear infections. If the adenoids become too large, they can force a person to breathe through ...

The majority of children do not need a tonsillectomy.” But when done for the right reasons, tonsillectomy offers a meaningful ...