(HealthDay News) -- The adenoids are lymphatic tissue, resembling the tonsils, found in the airway between the nose and back of the throat.
The adenoids have a tendency to swell, especially in younger children. The ADAM Medical Encyclopedia says common symptoms of enlarged adenoids include:
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