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Your Swollen Tonsils Could Be Signaling a More Serious Health Problem
Prevention via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSwollen tonsils (tonsillitis) can occur for many reasons. From infections to conditions like STDs,...
What to Know About Tonsils and Adenoids
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 11 months agoTonsils and the adenoid are small pieces of tissue in the back of your throat. This article looks at what tonsils and adenoids are, what they do, why...
Removing your tonsils increases risk of developing severe arthritis, study finds
Yahoo Life UK· 7 months agoHaving your tonsils removed as a child can increase your risk of a severe form of arthritis. (Getty...
Bodywork: Are tonsillectomies still a thing?
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 6 months agoAdam’s Journal My adult son has had several tonsil infections this year, and he mentioned that he’s thinking of having his tonsils removed. When I was...
Why Are My Tonsils Swollen?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTonsillitis Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Tonsils are two oval-shaped masses of tissue in the back of the...
4 Reasons You Can Get Strep Without Tonsils
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoYou may be a stranger to strep throat after getting your tonsils removed. A tonsillectomy (surgery to remove your tonsils) decreases your chances of...
Palatine Tonsils: Anatomy and Function
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 12 months agoThe palatine tonsils are solid masses of lymphatic tissue, part of the body that exposes the immune system to potential invaders. Palatine tonsils are...
Former Miss Brazil has died at age 27 following a routine tonsil surgery, report says
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 2 years agoElitsa Deykova/Getty Images Gleycy Correia, a former Brazilian beauty queen, has died at age 27...
Teenager dies in rare reaction to drug after NHS procedure to remove tonsils
The Independent UK via AOL· 1 year agoA 17 year-old aspiring doctor died after an allergic reaction to a drug given to her during a tonsil...
Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Adenoidectomy Surgery
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAn adenoidectomy is a surgery to remove your adenoids. Taking out adenoids is typically safe and...