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Dear doctors i was wondering what cause someone to take out their tonsils?

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Several things: Several things can prompt the removal of tonsils including: chronic or reoccurring tonsil infections that do not respond to antibiotics, chronic ear infections, heavy snoring, and sleep apnea.

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Answered 3/12/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

3 major reasons: frequent infections and difficulty breathing or swallowing.

Answered 3/13/2015

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