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Can having my tonsils removed help reduce my chances to get ear infections? i've had tons of ear infections in the past 35 years of my life.
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Tonsillectomy: Your tonsils may have been contributing to eustachian tube disfunction resulting in frequent ear aches and infections.
Answered 2/3/2015
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