Most Child Tonsillectomies Unnecessary, Study Finds

Source: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20181109/most-child-tonsillectomies-unnecessary-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

mom checking girl sore throat

Recurrent or chronic sore throat is the most common reason for getting a tonsillectomy. Evidence shows that the surgery results in modest, short-term reductions in recurring, severe sore throats in children aged 3 to 15, but not in those with milder symptoms.

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Source: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20181109/most-child-tonsillectomies-unnecessary-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

mom checking girl sore throat

Recurrent or chronic sore throat is the most common reason for getting a tonsillectomy. Evidence shows that the surgery results in modest, short-term reductions in recurring, severe sore throats in children aged 3 to 15, but not in those with milder symptoms.

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