Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is by far the major pathophysiological ... from surgery were excluded (for both groups). Both palatine tonsils and adenoids were removed by a pediatric ENT specialist ...

History of wheezing requiring treatment (explanatory variable) and snoring > or = 1 night/week (outcome) were recorded and presence of tonsillar hypertrophy (outcome) was assessed. RESULTS ...

These findings not only shed additional light on the differential regulatory mechanisms underlying tonsillar hypertrophy in two common pediatric conditions, namely RI and OSA, but also provide an ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

If you’ve ever experienced a scratchy tickle or tiny bump in the back of your throat that didn’t seem to go away, or maybe a mysterious case of bad breath despite regularly brushing your teeth, you ...

Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are actually relatively common. And while they're not usually harmful, they can cause ...

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 14, No. 1 (Jan., 1914), pp. 144-158 (15 pages) Actinomyces-like granules are commonly found in the crypts of tonsils. They are in no way related to true ...

However, a closer look reveals several limitations. Relevant tonsillar hypertrophy can undoubtedly constitute the reason for defining the indication for tonsillectomy in children and adults with OSA.

Jeanette Joyce said she had not had any side-effects on the trial and can eat anything including a "nice juicy steak" A woman with "incurable" mouth cancer has said seeing her tonsil tumour half ...