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    How Much Do You Know About Tonsils and Adenoids?

    Test your knowledge of tonsils and adenoids by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).

    1. Tonsils are on the back of the throat. Where are the adenoids located?
    2. What do your tonsils and adenoids do?
    3. Which of these is a common problem with tonsils?
    4. Most cases of tonsillitis occur in which age group?
    5. Which of these may be a symptom of tonsillitis?
    6. Along with a sore throat and fever, which of these can be a symptom of an adenoid infection?
    7. How are infections of the tonsils or adenoids usually treated?
    8. When do tonsils or adenoids need to be removed?
    Online Medical Reviewer: Jothi, Sumana, MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Novick, Tara, BSN, MSN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN
    Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2023
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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