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My 11 yr old has suffered from frequent throat infections for years. dr's believe it's mostly viral as prescription often ineffective. would tonsillectomy help?

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Dr. Rosana Go answered

No: Tonsillectomy will not help. Viral tonsillitis is a very common infection.Prevention is best by making sure your child doesn't drink from other friend's drinking bottles and of course frequent handwashing is important. Tonsillectomy is recommended only if his tonsils are very enlarged and causing sleep apnea.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 3/25/2013

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A member asked:

My 11 yr old has suffered from frequent throat infections for years. dr's believe it's mostly viral as prescription often ineffective. would tonsillectomy help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rosana Go answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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