Glossary for Adenoid disorders
- Adenoid disorders: A disorder of the adenoids of the throat
- Adenoiditis: Infection of the adenoids in the nasal-throat region
- Chronic tonsilitis: Chronic ongoing inflammation of the tonsils in the throat.
- Enlarged tonsils: Enlargement of the tonsils, which are glands found in the oropharynx.
- Fever: Elevation of the body temperature above the normal 37 degrees celsius
- Obstructive sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is characterized by episodic upper airway obstruction that occurs during sleep.
- Quinsy: Tonsil abscess
- Sleep apnea: Childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is characterized by episodic upper airway obstruction that occurs during sleep.
- Sore throat: Discomfort in the throat or with swallowing
- Tonsil cancer: A disorder characterised by malignancy that is located on the tonsils
- Tonsil disorders: Any disorder that occurs on the tonsil
- Tonsilitis: Inflammation of the tonsils in the throat.
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