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Why your adenoids shrink as you grow up

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You are literally born with temporary biological hardware installed in the back of your nasal passages. These spongy little defensive lumps furiously intercept incoming debris during childhood, but as you age, they quietly shrink into absolute nothingness, pulling a complete disappearing act by the time you hit adulthood.

Why your adenoids shrink as you grow up
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