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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for tonsils
  1. Tonsillectomy - series (image) 
    Tonsil glands are located in the back of the throat. They contain immune cells which fight infection. ... recurrent tonsillar abscess Tonsillectomy is advised if the tonsils are enlarged and obstructing access to the adenoid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100122_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Tonsillectomy (image) 
    The tonsils are made up of lymphoid tissue and help fight against infections. However, some people with larger tonsils, particularly in children, may have many sore throats ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8973.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Adenoid removal - series (image) 
    ... the back of the throat), along with the tonsils, comprise the Waldeyer ring.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100076_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Throat anatomy (image) 
    ... the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1118.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Mononucleosis - view of the throat (image) 
    ... fatigue. The throat may appear red and the tonsils covered with a whitish material. Mononucleosis and severe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2936.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Mononucleosis - mouth (image) 
    ... there is frequently a sore throat and red tonsils with whitish spots (exudate), as seen in this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/3088.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Mouth anatomy (image) 
    ... aid in breaking down food for digestion. The tonsils aid against infections.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8880.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Immunizations (image) 
    ... usually affects the respiratory tract (primarily the larynx, tonsils and throat). It may also affect the skin, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9277.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (image) 
    ... severe pain in the tongue, throat, ear, and tonsils, which can last from a few seconds to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9350.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Obstructive sleep apnea (image) 
    Massively enlarged tonsils can cause episodes of cessation of breathing known as obstructive sleep apnea. Cessation of breathing can last 10 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9701.htm - Medical Encyclopedia