Adenoid

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Nowadays the adenoid is seen as a lymphatic tissue and the indication of surgery is very judicious.
When the adenoid is swollen, children may have a hard time breathing through the nose.
The adenoid is like the tonsils, but you cannot see it because it is behind the nose.
There are several signs of tonsillitis, including: Red and swollen tonsils White or yellow coating over the tonsils A "throaty" voice Sore throat Uncomfortable or painful swallowing Swollen lymph nodes ("glands") in the neck Fever The adenoid is often referred to as "adenoids.
Unlike the tonsils which can be seen by looking directly through the mouth, the adenoid is positioned at the backmost part of the nasal cavity and up behind the soft palate.

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