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What is your take on having a tonsillectomy nowadays?
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Tonsillectomy: Tonsillectomy is a major surgery with risks of severe pain and bleeding. Tonsillectomy is an excellent treatment for obstructive problems like sleep apnea, especially in children and for chronic and/or recurrent tonsillitis.
Answered 10/24/2017
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