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What Can You Expect from a Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy?

A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the palatine tonsils on either side of the throat. An adenoidectomy removes the adenoid glands at the back of the throat behind the nose. Tonsillectomy and ...
Post-Bulletin

Mayo Clinic Q&A: When is a tonsillectomy really needed?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old son has had many episodes of painful sore throats, and his doctor recommended that his tonsils be removed. Why do kids have more trouble with their tonsils? Is there a ...
standardmedia.co.ke

What every mother needs to know about surgery to remove tonsils

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Ear Nose and Throat specialist Mbira Gikonyo. (Photo: Beverlyne Musili, Standard) The ...
The Union Democrat

Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is a tonsillectomy and who needs one?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old son has had many episodes of painful sore throats, and his doctor recommended that his tonsils be removed. Why do kids have more trouble with their tonsils? Is there a ...