THURSDAY, June 7, 2018 -- Having tonsils removed in childhood is supposed to end chronic earaches and breathing problems. But what if it also increases risk of respiratory infections? "We found that ...

In children, adenoid removal doesn't lessen upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis and colds, reveals research. Upper respiratory tract infections are extremely common in children and ...

ROCHESTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It isn’t unusual for children to have their tonsils and adenoids removed, and the younger those patients are, the greater the risk their adenoids will grow back and ...

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, ...

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, ...

Removal of tonsils (tonsillectomy) and adenoids (adenoidectomy) in childhood may increase the risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious disease, reports a new study. The researchers suggest renewed ...

Having adenoids or tonsils removed in childhood is a fairly common operation, but little is known about the long-term effects. A new study found that removal significantly increased the risk of ...

For the first time, Melbourne researchers analysed the long-term impact of the common surgeries. The new findings suggest removing the small tissues in the nose and throat that help our bodies detect ...

Parents frequently must make the decision whether or not their child needs to have his or her tonsils and adenoids removed. It’s not always an easy decision. It has been estimated that 1 in 8 American ...