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 ...

But just what is OSA, and why does it matter, in kids? If a child pauses for two full breathing cycles while asleep, that is abnormal, and should be discussed with the child’s physician. (Adults can ...

A Canadian hospital is pausing scheduled tonsil and adenoid surgery for patients under 18 after two children who underwent the procedure died just after being discharged, officials said last week.

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 ...

Codeine can kill some children when it is used to help with pain after tonsil and adenoid surgery, and it shouldn’t be used any more, the Food and Drug Administration cautioned on Wednesday. The FDA ...

An Illinois mother shared the kind and clever gesture a hospital made to help her two young daughters who needed surgery. Haley was “very nervous” about her youngest daughters, 6-year-old Lily and ...

A routine surgery day turned into an unexpected waiting game for a family from Georgia after a single Cheerio caused a major delay. Mom Destiney Williams (@destinedtobeamom) posted a clip on TikTok of ...