Tonsils and Adenoids

Tonsils and Adenoids

      The tonsils are a very important part of the immune system. They are two lymph glands that sit at the back of the throat to protect us from ear infection and disease. When the body fights infection, the tonsils can become inflamed and covered with white material. This condition, tonsillitis, is very painful. If tonsilitis is part of an upper respiratory infection, its accompanied by a mild fever, cough, congestion, and runny nose. If it's the result of strep bacteria, there is a higher fever, the lymph glands in the neck become swollen and tender, and the breath may have a foul odor.

      For several decades, the medical approach for treating tonsillitis is tonsillectomy, with 1.5 to 2 million performed each year. Unfortunately, the vast majority of these surgeries are unnecessary. The only reason to ever remove the tonsils (and/or adenoids) is because of malignancy or airway obstruction. Any other reason for surgery is dangerous to a child's health.

      Chiropractors know that its perfectly normal for the body to host a certain amount of bacteria in the throat area without becoming ill. When your children are free from nerve interference, they will be better to maintain a high-level of natural immunity.

A 1976 study showed that 76% children suffered from restricted movement in the upper neck area. Adjustments which resulted in correction of nerve interference allowed the children to fight off infection naturally and return to good health without complication.

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