Tonsils

What are tonsils and adenoids? The tonsils are two clumps of tissue, on either side of the throat, embedded in a pocket at the side of the palate (roof of the mouth). The lower edge of each tonsil is beside the tongue...way in the back of the throat. The adenoids are a single clump of tissue in the back of the nose (nasopharynx). They are located (in the adult) on the back wall of the throat (pharynx)...about one inch above the uvula (the little teardrop shaped piece of tissue that hangs down in the middle of the soft palate). What are tonsils and adenoids? What function do tonsils serve? Aren't they important? Should the adenoids be removed also? Will he/she outgrow the problem? How are tonsils removed? What are the complications of tonsillectomy? LINK>>>>>>>>>>>