Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is a tonsillectomy and who needs one?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old son has had many episodes of painful sore throats, and his doctor recommended that his tonsils be removed. Why do kids have more trouble with their tonsils? Is there a right age to have the surgery done? I've heard that recovery from tonsil surgery is painful, so what can we expect? ANSWER: Often when children complain of sore throats, their tonsils may be to blame. The tonsils are part of our immune…
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