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A member asked:
I am 42 and my doc wants my to have my tonsils and mabey adenoids out too. should i?
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Depends: Why does he want them out? Why do you want them removed? What are your complaints? What are your symptoms? Typically we remove them for symptoms of airway obstruction or recurrent infection. Rarely we remove them if we fear there may be a tumor or cancer. Before having any surgery you need to know why it's being recommended and what the benefits are to you and what the risks are.
Answered 7/5/2013
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