Tag Archives: tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Dr. Jason Cundiff discusses the indications, risk and benefits of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Video Rating: 0 / 5
Treating Tonsil Stones Without a Tonsillectomy
Tonsil stones (also called tonsilloliths) afflict an estimated 85 million people in the United States to varying degrees. Caused by bacteria, mucous from post nasal drip, food and other debris that accumulate in small pockets called tonsil crypts, these tiny … Continue reading
Summertime Is Tonsillectomy Time – US News and World Report
FRIDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — Summer may seem like paradise for many kids, but sometimes their health can put a crimp in the fun: Summer can be the perfect season to get a tonsillectomy. “Kids need from 10 days … Continue reading
tonsillectomy story
here is my tonsillectomy story. my surgery was on December 7th, 2010 I am not a medical professional Video Rating: 4 / 5
A doctor responds to Seth Roberts’ guest post about tonsillectomy – Boing Boing (blog)
We recently ran a guest post by Seth Roberts, detailing the case against tonsillectomies as a regularly prescribed treatment for sore throats. I was able to read Roberts’ post before it went up here, and comment on it. And Roberts … Continue reading
Coblation eases tonsillectomy – Khaleej Times
Tonsils and adenoids are composed of tissue that are similar to the lymph nodes or ‘glands’ found in the neck, groin, and other places in the body. They are part of a ‘ring’ of glandular tissue encircling the back of … Continue reading
Marissa’s Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Surgery Before & After
This movie was created to educate children who will be having surgery for the first time. Marissa was having surgery to have her Adenoid and Tonsils removed due to her sleep apnea. This was her first time in surgery and … Continue reading
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in India
Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. These glands are at the back of your throat. Often, tonsillectomy is done at the same time as adenoidectomy, surgery to remove the adenoid glands. Are you looking for Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectom but … Continue reading
Dr. Gayle Woodson: Does my child need a tonsillectomy? – MetroWest Daily News
Children with more frequent infections can get significant benefit from tonsillectomy, generally combined with adenoidectomy. The adenoids are collections of lymphoid tissue behind the nose and above the soft palate. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy may … Bing News – Full Story … Continue reading
New guidelines for tonsillectomy – AZCentral.com
Contributed by Mesa pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Nathan Page, a specialist in ear, nose and throat conditions in children. Q uestion: What is the difference between tonsillitis and a sore throat? At what point does my child need to have his … Continue reading
