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A member asked:
Hi, i am 33 and still have tonsils. they acted up when i had my daughter but have been ok last 3 years. suddenly now again. should i have them removed?
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No.: Tonsils should only be removed if they are causing issues or are asymmetric. Tonsils are nothing more than houses of immune cells and there is no reason to take them out if they aren't causing you any problems.
Answered 11/28/2017
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