Tonsils
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Tonsils
Oval-shaped masses of glandular tissue located on both sides at the back of the throat. Tonsils act like filters to trap bacteria and viruses.
Patient discussion about Tonsils
Q. how do i cure tonsil stones (tonsiloth)?
A. There are very little literature about this subject, but I heard about treatment in which the crypts (deep and narrow grooves on the tongue in which the stones form) are burned with laser.
As far as I know these stones don't cause damage by themselves so it's not such a common treatment.
You may read more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsillolith
As far as I know these stones don't cause damage by themselves so it's not such a common treatment.
You may read more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsillolith
Q. When should the tonsils and/or adenoids should be removed?
A. Currently the tonsillectomy is recommended in the presence of 6 episodes of throat infection (Group A strep pharyngitis) in one year or 3-4 episodes in each of 2years. Adenoidectomy may be recommended when tympanostomy tube surgery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tympanostomy_tube) failed to prevent ear infection.
Another thing to consider is the presence of oral breathing - the constant use of the mouth for breathing in small children may lead to malformation of the facial bones that would necessitate more extensive surgeries later in life.
More discussions about TonsilsAnother thing to consider is the presence of oral breathing - the constant use of the mouth for breathing in small children may lead to malformation of the facial bones that would necessitate more extensive surgeries later in life.