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The pharynx is coated with a rung of lymphoid tissue that fights bacteria but which many kids have removed What is it called?
The lymphoid tissue in the pharynx is called the adenoids. They play a role in fighting off bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the nose and mouth. In some cases, children may need to have their adenoids removed if they become enlarged or infected.
What is the lymphoid tissue behind the nasal cavity called?
Adenoids
What is the largest lymphatic organs in the body are the tonsils and adenoids?
The largest lymphatic organ in the body is the spleen, not the tonsils and adenoids. The spleen helps filter blood, store blood cells, and fight infection. Tonsils and adenoids are part of the lymphatic system as well, located in the throat, and play a role in immune function by helping to trap germs that enter through the mouth and nose.
Lymphatic tissue in posterior wall of pharynx near auditory tubes?
The lymphatic tissue in the posterior wall of the pharynx near the auditory tubes is known as the pharyngeal tonsil, or adenoids. This specialized tissue helps to fight infections and can become enlarged and cause issues with breathing and hearing when infected. The adenoids are part of the body's immune system and play a role in protecting against pathogens entering through the nose and throat.
A growth of tissue at the back of the nasal passage which helps fight infection?
The growth of tissue at the back of the nasal passage that helps fight infection is called adenoids. Adenoids are part of the immune system and produce antibodies to help protect against bacteria and viruses that enter the nose. In some cases, enlarged adenoids can cause breathing difficulties and recurrent infections, which may require medical treatment.
What are some common reasons that one would need their adenoids removed?
Adenoids tend to be removed during childhood as part of a tonsillectomy. Adenoids would be removed if they are blocking an airway, if the child is either having difficulty breathing through the nose or at night, or if the child has chronic ear infections.
What can you remove from your nose to breathe better from surgery?
You may be talking about adenoids, which can produce excess mucus if they become infected and obstruct the airflow through the nose. A process called adenoidectomy removes adenoids.
Can a dog have adenoids?
A dog does have adenoids. When the adenoids in dogs become a problem; such as snoring and chronic throat infections, the adenoids can be removed.
The pharynx is coated with a rung of lymphoid tissue that fights bacteria but which many kids have removed What is it called?
The lymphoid tissue in the pharynx is called the adenoids. They play a role in fighting off bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the nose and mouth. In some cases, children may need to have their adenoids removed if they become enlarged or infected.
What role do adenoids play in childhood?
In childhood, adenoids and tonsils are believed to play a role in fighting infections by producing antibodies that attack bacteria entering the body through the mouth and nose.
What is the lymphoid tissue behind the nasal cavity called?
Adenoids
Are adenoids removed along with tonsils?
Sometimes
Should adenoids be removed at the age of 12 years?
Only if there is a medical reason to do so. In most cases, the adenoids are only removed as part of a tonsillectomy.
How can adenoids be removed by electrocautery?
The adenoids can also be removed by electrocautery with a suction Bovie, an instrument with a hollow center to suction blood and a rim of metal to achieve coagulation
What is the medical term meaning lymph tissue at the back of the nose?
Adenoids
What is the portion of the pharynx that connects to the nose and contains the adenoids?
The portion of the pharynx that connects to the nose and contains the adenoids is the nasopharynx. Adenoids are a collection of lymphoid tissue located in the back of the nasopharynx, near the opening of the eustachian tube. They are part of the immune system and help protect the body from infections.
How can adenoids be removed by laser?
The Nd:YAG laser has also been used to remove the adenoids. However, this technique has caused scarring of tissue and is usually avoided.
