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I am 17, getting over tonsillitis, and i have reoccurring strep. i have new, very large craters in my tonsils. would a tonsillectomy be a good option?
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Yes: Recurrent Strep tonsillitis will usually respond to tonsillectomy. Large crypts on tonsil increases your risk of tonsil stones that can lead to bad breaths
Answered 5/15/2016
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