Recurrent tonsillitis is described as when an individual suffers from several attacks of
tonsillitis per year. Chronic and recurrent tonsillitis both cause repeated occurrences of …

Adenoids (nasopharyngeal tonsils), being part of Waldeyer's ring, are masses of lymphoid
tissues located at the junction of the roof and the posterior wall of the nasopharynx …

Objectives To evaluate the presence of viruses and bacteria in middle ear and adenoids of
patients with and without otitis media with effusion (OME). Methods Adenoid samples and …

This is an update of the 2015 Guidelines developed by the Japan Otological Society and Oto-
Rhino-Laryngeal Society of Japan defining otitis media with effusion (OME) in children …

To study the extent of surface adenoid biofilm and to evaluate its role in the pathogenesis of
chronic otitis media with effusion (COME) in children. The study was carried out on 100 …

Adenoids are strategically located for mediating local and regional immune functions as they
are exposed to antigens from both the outside air and the alimentary tract. Recurrent or …

Adenoids are constantly exposed to viral and bacterial agents as well as to allergens. They
play a major role in the upper airways immunity, being effector organs in both mucosal-type …

Aims This study compares the efficacy of adenoidectomy on otitis media with effusion (OME)
in patients with different size of adenoids and the connection between differently sized …

Recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTIs) are very common in children and a major
challenge for pediatricians. In the last few years, bacterial biofilms have been linked to …

Introduction Otitis media with effusion is common middle ear mucosa disease that can cause
hearing loss in children. Adenoid hypertrophy can cause recurrent acute otitis media in …