Tonsils are often a topic of conversation among mothers who have toddlers to school age children. A number of myths related to tonsils in children have developed. In general, the tonsils are part of ...

But what are adenoids? Adenoids are small glands located at the back of the nose. They help fight infections in young children. However, they can become enlarged due to recurrent infections ...

Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to significantly reduce the frequency of medical office visits and prescription ...

“Children are in close contact with others ... “The same infections that give rise to enlarged tonsils often result in enlarged adenoids in the same patient. We ask parent for permission ...

What: Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to significantly reduce the frequency of medical office visits and ...