HEALTH INSIGHTS

Tonsils and Adenoids Quiz

By Sinovic, Dianna 
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November 20, 2020

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?

Updated:  

November 20, 2020

Sources:  

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in Children: Indications and Contraindications. UptoDate.

Reviewed By:  

Ashutosh Kacker MD,Marianne Fraser MSN RN,Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN