What are “tonsils” and “adenoids”?
Tonsil and adenoids are part of the lymphoid tissue system. The lymphoid system, as a whole, works to help the body’s immune system. Tonsils and adenoids, however, have not been found to contribute much to the body’s immune system. Tonsils are located in the back of the throat and adenoid tissue is located in the roof of the throat. Tonsils can become a source of recurrent infection or airway obstruction. Adenoids usually disappear by adulthood, but can be a source of nasal obstruction and a reservoir for chronic ear infections in children.
