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Tonsillitis - Topic Overview

What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is an infection or inflammation of the tonsils...What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is an infection or inflammation of the tonsils . The tonsils are balls of lymphatic...
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Child Behavior Issues Could Be Linked to Their Tonsils.

If your child has behavior issues during the day, listen up. A new study suggests that the problem could be their tonsils.
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  • Tonsil Stones (Tonsilloliths): Treatment and Prevention
    WebMD looks at tonsil stones (tonsilloliths) and describes their causes, their symptoms, how they're...think of the kidneys. But, the kidneys aren't the only place. The tonsils are another location...
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  • Picture of the Tonsils
    WebMD's Tonsils Anatomy Page provides a detailed picture and definition of the tonsils. Also learn about their function, location...2009 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. The tonsils (palatine...
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  • Tonsils, Adenoids, and Spiking Fevers? - Watch WebMD Video
    WebMD investigates cases where surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids cures children of...
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  • Child Behavior Issues Could Be Linked to Their Tonsils.
    If your child has behavior issues during the day, listen up. A new study suggests that the problem could be their tonsils.
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  • Tonsil Surgery Just Got Easier
    Tonsillectomies are among the most commonly performed pediatric surgeries in the U.S. There’s a new tonsil removal technique for kids with tonsil related breathing trouble.
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  • Tonsil Stones - Dealing with Tonsilliths
    Unlike generations past when troublesome tonsils were removed at the discretion of a doctor, nowadays we tend to keep our tonsils for life. Tonsils are good and serve many important...
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  • Tonsils and Adenoids
    In years past, tonsils were removed routinely, at the discretion of the doctor. All it took was one infection, and out they came. A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy were...
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  • Should my child have his tonsils out?
    ...Q: My child has persistent strep throat and my pediatrician says his tonsils should be removed. I'm not sure I agree. What's your opinion? A: Not so long ago a child had a couple of...
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  • Tonsillectomy Helps Children Breathe, Sleep
    A simple surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoid glands may help children with sleep-disordered...July 20, 2009 - A simple surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoid glands may help children with...
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  • Peritonsillar Abscess
    A peritonsillar abscess forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils...A peritonsillar abscess forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils. An abscess is a collection...
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