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My 17 y/o daughter has reoccurring tonsillitis (4 episodes this year). ent suggests tonsillectomy w/ adenoid removal. my ? is why remove adenoids?

Q: my 17 y/o daughter has reoccurring tonsillitis (4 episodes this year). ent suggests tonsillectomy w/ adenoid removal. my ? is why remove adenoids?

T&amp;A: The adenoids are removed together with the tonsils because most often both structures are infected

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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T&A: The adenoids are removed together with the tonsils because most often both structures are infected

Dr Villanueva agreed

Answered 8/12/2018

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A member asked:

My 17 y/o daughter has reoccurring tonsillitis (4 episodes this year). ent suggests tonsillectomy w/ adenoid removal. my ? is why remove adenoids?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Villanueva agreed

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