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2. Tonsillectomy - Wikipedia

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   Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which both palatine tonsils are fully removed from the back of the throat. [1] The procedure is mainly performed for recurrent tonsillitis, throat infections and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). [1]

3. Your Swollen Tonsils Could Be Signaling a More Serious Health ...

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   2. Strep throat is lurking. Though it’s not as common in adults, strep throat is a bacterial infection that can cause swollen tonsils and inflammation, says Dr. Zalvan.

4. More Popsicles, please: Your tonsils can grow back - AOL

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   In the summer of 1983, Katy Golden’s mom had stocked their kitchen in the suburbs of Detroit with Popsicles and bubble gum. Golden was 5 years old and about to have her tonsils removed to help ...

5. Palatine tonsil - Wikipedia

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   Tonsils only present as "white lumps" if they are inflamed or infected with symptoms of exudates (pus drainage) and severe swelling. Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils and will often, but not necessarily, cause a sore throat and fever. [2] In chronic cases, tonsillectomy may be indicated. [3]

6. Is tonsillitis contagious? Here’s what you need to know about ...

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   Sore throat. Painful Swallowing. Fever. Swollen and red tonsils (sometimes with white patches) Swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Bad breath. Is tonsillitis contagious? Tonsillitis itself is not ...

7. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty - Wikipedia

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   After surgery, complications may include these: Sleepiness and sleep apnea related to post-surgery medication; Swelling, infection and bleeding; A sore throat and/or difficulty swallowing; Drainage of secretions into the nose and a nasal quality to the voice. English language speech does not seem to be affected by this surgery.

8. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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   Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat.It can be acute or chronic. [8] [9] [2] Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. [10]Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck.

9. Most children who have their tonsils removed don't benefit - AOL

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   Is tonsillectomy modern-day bloodletting?