The "Tonsil and Adenoid" One

We had no idea what to expect for her surgery and recovery, as every man and their dog will tell you a different story.

 Tonsils and adenoids do not always follow the rules!

The adenoid, also known as a pharyngeal tonsil or nasopharyngeal tonsil, is a bunch of grapelike tissue situated behind the nose, where the nose joins the throat. They usually disappear around four to five years of age.

 Your Adenoids are Showing!

Think of adenoids as little pillows that rest between your nose and your oral cavity. These little “pillows” are one of your body’s best defenses against germs. When they become swollen, however, they can cause a variety of issues, including drooling, poor articulation, snoring, sore throats, and ear infections.

Post-Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Bleeding Emergencies

Post-surgical bleeding following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) has given me several memorable patient care experiences over the years. Honestly, the word "memorable" is actually a euphemism for terrifying.

Adenoids and American School Hygiene in the Early 20th Century

By the early 1900s, many involved in the growing school hygiene movement in the United States were convinced that enlarged adenoids were a common impediment to learning.

Adenoids in Adults

We all are familiar with tonsils, but there is a tonsil-like lymphoid tissue on the back of the throat, called adenoids. Swollen adenoids in adults can cause severe discomfort and lead to various health problems.

Bye Bye Tonsils + Adenoids

After months of dealing with unexplained sickness, oncologists, infectious disease specialists, countless tests, pokes + prods, CAT scans, ultrasounds, scary MRI tubes.. finally, our amazing rheumatologist offered a diagnosis of PFAPA.

Can adenoids cause sleep apnea?

Enlarged tonsils or adenoids are a popular condition among children. They complicate breathing, promote snoring and can further grow into a serious disorder like sleep apnea. If you or your friends question yourself ‘Can adenoids cause sleep apnea in adults too?’, be aware they can. Cases of having adenoids and sleep apnea in adults are less frequent but work under the same principles as in children.

Curing A Kid's Snore May Bring Behavior Benefits

Last fall, Michael had his tonsils removed. Sherry Wasylyk says not only has that helped with the snoring, but his mood, confidence and school performance have all also dramatically improved.

Having Your Adenoids Removed, as a Adult

I never really talk about my health on my blog. I mentioned it slightly when I was reviewing 2015 but never any more. I've written this blog post mainly for those that are preparing to undergo adenoidectomy because there was absolutely nothing for adults when I looked into it although, if you're interested in this sort of thing then read away but prepare for a slightly long post.

One Crusader's Effort to Publicize A Health Risk Finds Little Success

From about 1940 to the late 1960s, doctors stuck radium-tipped tubes up the nostrils and into the nasal passages of somewhere between 500,000 and 2.5 million Americans, exposing them to large doses of radiation. Mr. Farber is convinced that the procedure, usually aimed at shrinking adenoids, increased patients' risk of cancer and other diseases. He refers to it as "Nagasaki up the nose."

The Adenoids but Not the Palatine Tonsils Serve as a Reservoir for Bacteria Associated with Secretory Otitis Media in Small Children

Our study demonstrated a significant difference between the microbiome of the adenoids and that of the palatine tonsils in the two groups but not between the two anatomical locations within the two groups.

Tonsil-Adenoid Surgery May Help Behavior, Too

Researchers have found strong evidence that adenotonsillectomy -- the surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids -- can help relieve childhood behavioral or attention problems, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D.

Tonsils and Adenoids: What's the Difference?

Adenoids are small lymph tissues at the upper airway behind the throat that excel at fighting infections in babies and young children. As children age, their bodies develop other methods to combat germs, reducing the importance of adenoids. They can start to shrink once a child surpasses age five, and by the time kids reach their teen years, their adenoids have practically disappeared.

Tonsils, adenoids and throat infections — do doctors still recommend surgery?

"In the pre-1980s they were taken out all the time for very weak indications, like bed-wetting," he said. "Then in the '80s and '90s there was an overly conservative approach and many patients got long or multiple courses of antibiotics. "But we probably do way more of it now than we did in the '80s and '90s because of that concept that chronic antibiotic use is not a solution."

What Parents Should Know About Adenoid Removal

“Adenoids are a bit more of a mystery to parents because they’re not something as commonly discussed,” says Lauren Bohm, M.D., a pediatric otolaryngologist at University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.