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The tonsils are lymphoid tissue, so enlarged tonsils often indicates the horse's body is reacting to an inflammatory event (infection, auto-immune disease, cancer, trauma) in that area.
In the case of the tonsils at the back of the throat, my first reaction would be to suspect infection with Streptococcus equi equi, more commonly called "strangles". This is a highly contagious infection that can run through a herd or stable in a matter of days, and the infection can be fatal if the swelling in the gutteral pouches becomes severe enough.
Because of this, I would strongly recommend calling your veterinarian and notifying him/her on the phone that your horse may have strangles so they can take care of appropriate biosecurity to protect the rest of their clients' horses.
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Can teeth grinding occur when a child has enlarged adenoids and tonsils?
Teeth grinding in children has nothing to do with having enlarged adenoids and tonsils. If a child is grinding their teeth, it is simply a bad habit.
Can somebody tell you why your friends tonsils have disappeared without surgery?
His tonsillitis and the enlarged tonsils it causes may have disappeared. His tonsils may now have shrunk to their normal smaller size.
Why do doctors poke a stick at your tonsils?
obstruction, sleep apnea, inability to swallow properly because of enlarged tonsils, "hot potato" voice (breathy voice) and other speech abnormalities due to enlarged tonsils, recurrent or persistent abscesses or throat infections
How is OMD prevented?
In cases where the cause is evident, such as allergies or enlarged tonsils, a person should first remedy that problem; perhaps have the tonsils removed and treat allergies with medication.
What are the pharangeal tonsils?
Pharyngeal tonsils are a bunch of lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat behind the ulvua. If these happen to become enlarged in small children they can cut off their airway.
Is coughing a symptom of enlarged tonsils?
It could be, but not necessarily. Coughing is more likely due to a cold or flu.
For what reasons are tonsils removed?
sleep apnea (a condition in which an individual snores loudly and stops breathing temporarily at intervals during sleep); inability to swallow properly because of enlarged tonsils; a breathy voice or other speech abnormality
What are the andoids main functions?
The Adenoids are near the tonsils. They are both part of the lymphatic system. They assist the body in fighting off disease and infections. In children, they are sometimes removed if they become enlarged and sore too often, just like the tonsils.
Can removing your tonsils cure snoring?
Yes, it will definitely help you to cure snoring. Enlarged tonsils are a common cause of snoring. The tonsils are clusters of lymphoid tissue in the back of the throat. Removal of enlarged tonsils is the excellent resolution of snoring. Before that you can also try anti snoring spray to cure snoring. Asonor is the world leading brand within anti snoring medicines helping you to get rid of snoring and gain comfortable sleep.
Could no tonsils be the reason you always get hoarse throats?
tonsils must be removed when secret toxins. horse voise comes from sinusitis and post nasal drippling back of nose
What are enlarged bunches of lymphoid tissue called?
Lymphoid tissue includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow and "tonsils" which are located in the throat.Enlarged bunches of lymphoid tissue are usually swollen lymph nodes.Smaller bunches of lymphoid tissues usually refer to the tonsils.
Where are horse's tonsils located in their throat?
yes they do! In the same place that humans have them,in the back of their throat
