Dr Krishna Kumar, Senior ENT Consultant, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR, explains what tonsils and adenoids are and the symptoms parents can look for in their kids. Watch the video and share it with other parents. #Tonsils #Adenoids #Kids #Child #Childcare #Children #Healthcare #ApolloHospitals #ApolloOMR | Apollo Hospitals, Chennai

Kandi was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare form of head and neck cancer. As a young mom of three, she initially brushed off her fatigue, bloating, and strange tongue sensations as postpartum symptoms. But everything changed when she discovered a mass in her mouth that led to surgeries and a powerful new outlook on life. Watch her full vlog here: https://youtu.be/1KFOyxScG3o?si=pE0FmZF9yVD_qDQX#adenoidcysticcarcinoma #headandnecktumor #rareillnessawareness #cancerpatient #cancersur

How do you know if your child need’s their adenoid tissue removed? Adenoids sit in the back of the nose and when enlarged can block airflow leading to mouth breathing. Additional symptoms or effects include: 1. Chronic runny nose 2. Postnasal drip 3. Cough 4. Ear infections 5. Recurring sinus infections 6. Snoring/sleep apnea 7. Adenoid facies Oftentimes, I can look at a child and tell that their adenoid tissue is enlarged. They have an appearance called adenoid facies or long face syndrome. The