Tonsils and adenoids are the collections of lymphoid tissue that which helps the body fight infection. They trap the bacteria and viruses entering through the throat and produce antibodies.
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids in the children may result from infections but it may be normal
Locating the Tonsils and Adenoids:
The tonsils are in two areas of lymphoid tissue that located on either side of the throat. The adenoids, are also lymphoid tissue, which are located in higher and further back, behind the palate, where the nasal passages connect with the throat. The adenoids are not visible through the mouth.
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What are Tonsils and Adenoids? Are Tonsils and Adenoids the same thing?
Tonsils and Adenoids are part of your immune system. They are lymph nodes found in the mouth like lymph nodes throughout the rest of your body.
Your Tonsils are located in the deeper part of your throat, seen when you open your mouth on either side.
Your Adenoid cannot be seen easily as they are found behind the nose and soft palate (roof of the mouth).
What are causes of enlarged tonsils and adenoids?
Tonsils and adenoids often enlarged when they are fighting a pathogen. Exposure to viruses, bacteria, fungal, parasitic infections cause tonsil and adenoid enlargement. Common viruses involved are adenovirus. Cigarette smoke also a causative factor.
However, tonsils and adenoid also enlarged without any underlying cause due to some genetic factors.
Non-infectious causes which leads to your tonsils or adenoids enlargement due to irritation are
- Tonsil Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
What are symptoms enlarged tonsils and adenoid?
- Throat Pain
- Voice Changes
- Nose Blockage
- Loud Breathing or Snoring
- Trouble Sleeping
- A Runny Nose