Tonsillectomy can improve quality of life

(Deutsches Aerzteblatt International) Adults suffering from frequent sore throats might find relief by having their tonsils removed: after undergoing tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils), people were found to have fewer cases of sore throat, fewer missed working days, and an improved quality of life. Götz Senska and coauthors analyzed the long-term effects of tonsillectomy based on patient surveys, recently published in Deutsches Ärzteblatt International.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news