Inflamed tonsils become red and swollen and can cause a sore throat. Causes of Tonsils in Children Tonsils and adenoids can become enlarged due to infection or other causes or may be present at birth.

Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to significantly reduce the frequency of medical office visits and prescription ...

Taking out enlarged tonsils is standard treatment ... centers across the U.S. During the trial, half the children had their tonsils and adenoids removed while the other half received supportive ...