Croup; Pharynx Disorders
Croup (also called laryngotracheobronchitis) is a disease which afflicts infants and young children, typically aged between 3 months and 5 years. It is characterized by a harsh 'barking' cough, inspiratory stridor and fever.
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure, during which the tonsils are removed. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time. Most tonsillectomies are performed on children, and there is some debate among pediatricians about the value of this surgery. In some cases, the tonsils grow back after being removed. This has led to a reduction in tonsillectomies performed for adults as well, but recent research suggests that tonsillectomy may be more effective for adults than children. Tonsille...
Throat Disorders as related to Tonsils/Tonsillectomy
- TEXAS PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATES - Tonsils
Tonsils and Tonsillectomy. What are tonsils and adenoids? The tonsils are two clumps of tissue, on either side of the throat, embedded in a pocket at the side of the ...
- Tonsillectomy for Strep Throat: Procedure, Recovery, & More
A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils. The adenoids may or may not be removed at the same time. Adenoidectomy is not discussed in this topic.
- Tonsil Stones - My Tonsillectomy *21 Days After* - Ears ...
Posted By: GreenNight; July 9, 2009; 09:54 AM; I am a 18 year old male. It has been 21 days since my Tonsillectomy. Adult tonsillectomies are tough I wont lie.
- tonsillitis - ENT - Ear Nose and Throat Disorders ...
Tonsillitis occurs when the pharangeal tonsils, located in the back of the throat become inflamed. This can be cause by an infection or allergies.
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids: Ear, Nose, and Throat ...
Tonsils and adenoids are collections of lymphoid tissue that help the body fight infection. They trap bacteria and viruses entering through the throat and produce ...
- Can Your Tonsils Grow Back After a Tonsillectomy?
While it is unlikely that your tonsils will grow back after a tonsillectomy, both tonsil and adenoid tissue do have the ability to regenerate.
- Tonsils and Adenoids: MedlinePlus - National Library of ...
Your tonsils and adenoids are part of your lymphatic system. Your tonsils are in the back of your throat. Your adenoids are higher up, behind your nose.
- Tonsillectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tonsillectomy is a 3,000-year-old surgical procedure in which, traditionally, each tonsil is removed from a recess in the side of the pharynx called the tonsillar fossa.
- Comprehensive Advice on Throat Problems and Treatments
Here you'll find lots of information on the throat, what causes throat infections, the symptoms of throat problems and the potential treatments available.
- Tonsil Problems | eHow - eHow | How to Videos, Articles ...
Tonsil Problems. Tonsillitis will most likely affect you at some point in your life. It is important to understand the differences between viral and bacterial cases ...