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Tonsils and adenoids
Tonsils and adenoids are lymph tissue located at the back of the throat. Lymph tissue is an important part of the immune system, and are sites where white blood cells communicate and work to fight infections.
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A 36-year old asked:
Information about having tonsils and adenoids removed as an adult?
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A 44-year old asked:
What're the most common problems affecting the tonsils and adenoids?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is the recovery time after getting tonsils and adenoids taken out?
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A 37-year old asked:
Just had my tonsils and adenoids removed. What food am i allowed to eat?
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A 46-year old asked:
I just had my tonsils and adenoids taken out. What tips/advice can you give me?
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A 35-year old asked:
I am getting my tonsils and adenoids out soon! what kinds of food can I not eat?
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A 47-year old asked:
I'm getting my tonsils and adenoids out, what types of food can I not eat and why?
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A 36-year old male asked:
What functions do the tonsils and adenoids have in the body? Why is it so often removed when you are a kid?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Had my tonsils and adenoids removed 2 months ago. I see what looks like a growth right where tonsils used to be. Is it possible they are growing back?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can I get my tonsils and adenoids removed if I have a bad cold?
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A 32-year old asked:
What kind of specialist would I see for my tonsils and adenoids?
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A female asked:
How long after you get your tonsils and adenoids out can you smoke weed?
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A 30-year old asked:
Is it okay to go to six flags after getting tonsils and adenoids removed?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Is it normal to lose taste buds after the removal of the tonsils and adenoids?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Can you get an endoscopy after you have had your tonsils and adenoids removed? If not how long do I have to wait?
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A 22-year old female asked about a female:
Can having your tonsils and adenoids removed cause a growth spurt in a toddler?
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A 41-year old asked:
Had my tonsils and adenoids removed about 2-3 years ago. Can I still get tonsillitis?
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A 43-year old female asked:
My son had his tonsils and adenoids out 3 days ago. Any reason he shouldn't sit in hot tub? He's 6.
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A 22-year old female asked:
It's been 5 hours since i got my tonsils and adenoids removed and my stomach really hurt. What can I do?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can you tell me if on each side and I had my tonsils and adenoids removed about 2-3 years ago so can it be tonsillitis?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Had my tonsils and adenoids removed two months ago. I notice a growth of tissue in back near right tonsil area and tongue. What could it be?
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A 41-year old female asked:
My 14 year old son had his tonsils and adenoids removed 2 days ago. He keeps waking up choking and gasping for air absolutely terrified (4 times) Is this normal ? Hes taking Tylenol for pain. His tonsils were cartorized due to exessive bleeding?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Tonsils and adenoids removed 10 years ago. Now, my right lingual tonsil only is inflamed about the size of a quarter from what little I can see. It hurts. And its hard to swallow. Ent wait time is over a month. What can I do in the meantime?
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A 29-year old female asked about a male:
My son breath smells awful after tonsils and adenoids?
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A 43-year old asked:
Should I have tonsils and adenoids out along with sinus surgery?
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A 44-year old asked:
Info on enlarged tonsils and adenoids please? Do they both need to come out?
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A 28-year old female asked:
My son aged 4 is have both tonsils and adenoids removed, what recommendations is best for after care treatment and any tips or advice after the op.
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A 19-year old female asked:
I just had my tonsils and adenoids removed it's been about 3-4 weeks and now I have a small yellow growth near the surgical sight what could this be?
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A male asked:
What are the consequences if there are no tonsils or adenoids? A friend of mine visited an immunologist with her son, and she was told he was born without tonsils and adenoids. What kinds of things can happen to him?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Can I still get Strep without tonsils and adenoids ? Also, if I do and dont treat it, am I still at risk for rheumatic fever. ?
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