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My sis is 17.when she cry she faces difficulties in breathing & also when she catch cold. she has tonsil since her childhood. what's the treatment?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Breathing difficulty: She could probably benefit from a tonsillectomy.

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 4/11/2014

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