Tokyo, Japan - In the most thorough longitudinal study performed to date, X-ray images of children at five developmental stages between the ages of eight and nineteen were carefully measured (Fig. 1 A ...

Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, ...

Tonsils and adenoids are a type of tissue that helps filter bacteria and viruses. Tonsils are small, round pieces of tissue located in the back of the mouth on both sides of the throat, whereas ...

Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, ...

But just what is OSA, and why does it matter, in kids? If a child pauses for two full breathing cycles while asleep, that is abnormal, and should be discussed with the child’s physician. (Adults can ...

Chad Keller, DO, is an otolaryngologist (more commonly referred to as ENT or ear, nose and throat doctor) at Adena Regional Medical Center. He grew up in nearby Hocking Hills and went to college, ...

This is one question that weighs heavily on every parent whose kid suffers from tonsils. For a parent, it isn't a very pleasant situation to deal. Kids who suffer from tonsils complain of pain when ...

In the most thorough longitudinal study performed to date, X-ray images of children at five developmental stages between the ages of eight and nineteen were carefully measured. The finding that the ...

It’s not uncommon for some school-aged children to act up or have a difficult time focusing at school. However, as parents search for answers – ranging from poor diet and sleep habits to attention ...

A Hamilton pediatric hospital has stopped performing scheduled tonsil and adenoid surgeries pending an external review after the deaths of two children. The decision Tuesday by McMaster Children’s ...

During the teenage years the adenoids and tonsils do not shrink significantly, may reshape the guidelines for when an adenotonsillectomy should be performed to treat respiratory complications, e.g., ...