Tonsillectomies are among the most common medical procedures that children undergo. A recent article from the National Institutes of Health estimates more than 500,000 tonsillectomies are performed on ...

Tonsillectomy, the surgical removal of the tonsils, is a common procedure recommended for various health conditions such as severe throat infections, sleep apnea, and breathing disorders. While ...

Tonsillectomy may lead to ear pain, although mouth and throat pain are more common. People can relieve this by taking pain medication, using an ice pack or heated pad on the ear, and using distraction ...

Tonsillectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure that involves removal of the palatine tonsils. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between previous tonsillectomy and odds ...

Background: Limited evidence exists as to the benefit of tonsillectomy in adult patients. We sought to determine the short-term efficacy of tonsillectomy for recurrent pharyngitis in adults. Methods: ...