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 ...
Not only are tonsil stones a "thing," they're far more prevalent than they're discussed. One woman details her year-long ...
A new study reveals a surprising link between tonsillectomies and a heightened risk of anxiety-related disorders later in ...
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...
A 10-year study from Flinders University has found "shrinking" tonsils results in far less pain and bleeding than a full tonsillectomy. The research paper, published this month in the Australian and ...
I still have memories of being a teenager and randomly coughing up white rocks. At the time, I either spat them out or sometimes swallowed them if I felt them fall from inside my mouth. I definitely ...
The tonsils are a pair of glands in the back of the throat that help your body fight off viruses and other infections. Sometimes, your tonsils can develop tonsil stones — which are not usually serious ...
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, ...
Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They are an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can become ‘ginormous’ and ...
Tonsil cysts and tonsil cancer can cause similar symptoms. A doctor can differentiate between them with tests like imaging and biopsies. Your tonsils are lumps of lymph tissue at the back of your ...
A woman in Japan got more than she bargained for after visiting the doctor with an irritated throat, as she was told that a worm was living inside her tonsil. The 25-year-old woman underwent a ...