Doctors aren't sure what causes chronically enlarged tonsils, but secondhand smoke and air pollution can make them larger. If your child's tonsils are very large, they may snore really loud, called ...

This proved especially true in children with enlarged tonsils or adenoids. Oral, or dental, appliances are another treatment option for older children with sleep apnea. Two types of devices known as ...

Risk factors for SDB in children include obesity and enlarged tonsils. Some signs of SDB in a child include snoring, restless sleep, morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. Researchers ...

Healthcare professionals may recommend this procedure if your child experiences frequent tonsils infections or if they are swollen and cause obstructive sleep apnea (difficulty breathing during ...

Tonsils are specialized organs that are part of the lymphatic system and provide your body’s first protective barrier. They ...

Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, ...