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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Enlarged tonsils
  1. Obstructive sleep apnea (image) 
    Massively enlarged tonsils can cause episodes of cessation of breathing known as obstructive sleep apnea. Cessation of breathing can last ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9701.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Choking - adult or child over 1 year 
    ... can cause choking) Swallowing problems after a stroke Enlarged tonsils or tumors of the neck and throat Problems ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000049.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year 
    ... caused by a stroke or other brain disorders Enlarged tonsils or tumors of the neck and throat Problems ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000051.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Sleep Myths & Facts Quiz 
    ... and your mouth and throat relax. So can enlarged tonsils. Men are also more likely to get sleep ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000805_16.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Enlarged adenoids 
    ... of your throat. They are similar to the tonsils. Enlarged adenoids means this tissue is swollen. ... breathing through the nose or other symptoms of enlarged adenoids.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001649.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Tonsillectomy - series (image) 
    ... recurrent tonsillar abscess Tonsillectomy is advised if the tonsils are enlarged and obstructing access to the adenoid during an adenoidectomy operation, or the physician suspects the presence of a tonsil tumor.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100122_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Mononucleosis - view of the throat (image) 
    Infectious mononucleosis causes a sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, ... Unless there are other findings to suggest mononucleosis, a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2936.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Ear infection - acute 
    ... in your provider's office. If the adenoids are enlarged, removing them with surgery may be considered if ear infections continue to occur. Removing tonsils does not seem to help prevent ear infections.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000638.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Mononucleosis - mouth (image) 
    ... there is frequently a sore throat and red tonsils with whitish spots (exudate), as seen in this picture. Enlarged lymph nodes and fatigue are also common.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/3088.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. 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
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