larger tonsils

Is It Normal To Have Large Tonsils? The tonsils and adenoids may enlarge (become bigger) because of an infection or other cause or may be large at birth. Enlargement of the tonsils and adenoids is common among children and typically does not need any treatment. Enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children may result from infections

Can Tonsils Cause Bad Behavior Problems? Can Tonsils cause bad behavior problems? Enlarged tonsils and adenoids are one of the main culprits for obstructive sleep apnea in children, a condition in which the airway is interrupted, causing restless sleep. Studies show that as many as 10 percent of all children may have sleep disturbances as