Tonsils and adenoids are masses of tissue that help defend the immune system from infections. Both protect against viral and bacterial infections by catching and trapping incoming germs through the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Removing the adenoids of kids who frequently get colds, sinus infections and laryngitis is more expensive and doesn't lead to better health or fewer symptoms than a ...

The adenoid is a single clump or pad of lymphatic tissue located in the nasopharyngeal space on the posterior pharyngeal wall about one inch superior to the base of the uvula. Laterally, the adenoid ...

It’s not uncommon for some school-aged children to act up or have a difficult time focusing at school. However, as parents search for answers – ranging from poor diet and sleep habits to attention ...

“My child has yellow stones coming out of his tonsils.” “My child has frequent sore throats and strep infections.” These are common complaints and concerns heard by pediatric ear, nose and throat ...

Obstructions due to chronically congested nasal passages or enlarged tonsils may affect the growth of the face. "Long face syndrome" is a term describing the longer, narrow face of children ...

ROCHESTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It isn’t unusual for children to have their tonsils and adenoids removed, and the younger those patients are, the greater the risk their adenoids will grow back and ...

Boston – Adenotonsillectomy, or the removal of the adenoids and tonsils, is performed 500,000 times a year in the United States, often as a treatment for children with obstructive sleep apnea. However ...

Children who have their adenoids surgically removed do not get fewer upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis and colds, new research finds. Children who have their adenoids surgically ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy in early life was associated with a higher risk for stress-related disorders. The ...

THE QUESTION One approach to dealing with repeated upper respiratory tract infections in young children is to have the adenoids removed. Does doing so make a difference? THIS STUDY involved 111 ...