A member asked:

Having tonsillitis once every 2/3 months. don't want surgery cause scare of pain. does frequent tonsillitis affect the body in anyway in the long term?

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Not really,: Why put up with taking antibiotics so frequently when surgery will fix this. Yes there is some post op pain but it will be worth the 2 weeks versus continued antibiotics perscriptions. Ment so frequently.

Answered 10/8/2013

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Yes, antibiotics: Will become ineffective eventually. And you might get airway obstruction or abscess formation. Follow your doctor's advice. Tonsillectomy should be no more painful than another bout of bad tonsillitis.

Answered 10/7/2013

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