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Would getting my tonsils taken out help with bronchitis?
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Probably not: Tonsillectomy is performed for at least four reasons. Recurrent infections of the tonsils (at least 3-4 a year); severe sleep disorder secondary to gross enlargement of the tonsils, peritonsillar abscess and foul odor to the breath. Although tonsillitis and bronchitis may co-exist, i doubt that removal of the tonsils will alter recurrent bronchial infections.
Answered 9/28/2016
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