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Granddaughter is 16-had numerous throat infections- -doc recommending surgery- i hate 2 c her go under knife-do u recommend-anythg else to do? tx

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

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Get Second Opinion: Three or more bouts of tonsillitis/year is a relative reason for surgery however other factors are taken into consideration eg.: type of infections, response to meds, symptoms of airway obstruction, & more. A detailed medical history & visual inspection of her tonsils is needed in order to give an opinion. If she has already seen an ENT Specialist, recommend she see another ENT for second opinion.

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Answered 2/6/2015

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A member asked:

Granddaughter is 16-had numerous throat infections- -doc recommending surgery- i hate 2 c her go under knife-do u recommend-anythg else to do? tx

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Dr Semel and 2 doctors agreed

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