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Tonsillectomy
Children whose tonsils are removed for recurrent throat infections may have fewer and less severe strep throat infections for at least 2 years. But over time many children who do not have surgery also have fewer throat infections.1
Adults who have their tonsils removed after repeated strep throat infections don't get as many new infections as adults who do not have the surgery. And adults who had the surgery also don't get sore throats as often.2
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: December 8, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology | |
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