The tonsils and adenoid play an important role during childhood as a major defense system against infections in the upper respiratory tract. The tonsils are lymphoid tissues located in the back and on each side of the throat. The adenoid tonsil is also made up of lymphoid tissue and is located in the upper back part of the throat behind the nose. They work together to “catch” and trap incoming infections. Unfortunately, the tonsil and adenoid may become the source of infection itself like a plugged filter.
Learn more about tonsils, adenoid, allergies and their impact on pediatric sickness, sleep and smiles with ENT Surgical Consultants Experts Dr. Scott DiVenere and Dr. Ankit Patel.
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