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Need doctor's help! what do they do when they take your tonsils out?

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Tonsillectomy: There are many different reasons to take tonsils out including severe acute infection, chronic infection, concern for cancer, obstruction causing breathing or swallowing issues. If you think these or another issue apply to you, please see a local ENT who can examine you and talk in more detail about your personal situation.

Answered 6/10/2014

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