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Could second hand smoke cause a child to have his tonsils removed?
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Contributing factor: A kids exposure to second hand smoke will lead to 2-3x the ear, sinus and tonsil infections in infants and toddlers. It can be considered a contributing factor in the process.
Answered 1/14/2014
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