Tonsillitis is often associated with children, but did you know that adults can also suffer from this uncomfortable condition? While it’s true that tonsillitis is more common in kids, adults are not immune to the inflammation and infection of the tonsils. Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, which are two small, almond-shaped masses of tissue located …
Most of us know the tonsils are somewhere in our throat. Many think the tonsils consist of that punching bag thing hanging down in the center of the back of our mouth. They may question the use of a plural, but they move on. Others have no idea where any of this stuff is; they …
When children have their tonsils out, they celebrate with ice cream and popsicles and they’re back up and about in no time. It’s a relatively minor – and common – procedure for most children. Adults who must have their tonsils removed, however, suffer a great deal more discomfort and often more complications than children. Adults …
While it may seem to be a rite of passage for childhood, removing tonsils is actually a major surgery that should only be done when warranted. It is a decision you will make in partnership with your ENT based on a number of factors. What Do Tonsils Do? Tonsils are small glands on either side …
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