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My granddaughter is 16 years old & has gotten a lot of sinus infections &sore throats-is there anything she can do to avoid having her tonsils out? tx

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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Try nasal steroid: Tonsils do not play a role in sinus infections, but her adenoids might. If she has chronic nasal congestion, then a trial of a nasal steroid would be appropriate. Tonsils are lees commonly removed now, and usually only for cases of obstructive sleep apnea.

Answered 8/7/2014

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