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A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure, during which the tonsils are removed. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time. Most tonsillectomies are performed on children, and there is some debate among pediatricians about the value of this surgery. In some cases, the tonsils grow back after being removed. This has led to a reduction in tonsillectomies performed for adults as well, but recent research suggests that tonsillectomy may be more effective for adults than children. Tonsille... 
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Croup (also called laryngotracheobronchitis) is a disease which afflicts infants and young children, typically aged between 3 months and 5 years. It is characterized by a harsh 'barking' cough, inspiratory stridor and fever.
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Tonsils/Tonsillectomy as related to Throat Disorders
- MedlinePlus: Tonsils and Adenoids
Mouth Disorders; Children and Teenagers; Ear, Nose and Throat; Immune System; Mouth and Teeth ... Your tonsils are in the back of your throat and your adenoids are higher up, behind your ...
- Tonsils/Tonsillectomy
Tonsils/Tonsillectomy : Everybody's heard of tonsils. ... glandular tissue located on both sides of the throat. ... and kids with chronic disease, such as seizure disorders ...
- Ear, Nose & Throat Center: Tonsillectomy
... upper airway obstruction, and other sleep disorders. ... for removal or reduction of the enlarged tonsils. Tonsillectomy ... surgical instrument of many ear, nose, and throat ...
- Tonsillar Cellulitis and Abscess: Throat Disorders: Merck Manual Home ...
Peritonsillar abscesses tend to recur; recurrences can be prevented by removing the tonsils (tonsillectomy (see Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders:
- Strep Throat - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library
... strep throat continues to recur, you and your health professional may decide you need surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) ... the tonsils (tonsillectomy ... disorders ...
- Strep Throat
... strep throat continues to recur, you and your health professional may decide you need surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) ... the tonsils (tonsillectomy ... disorders ...
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Info by Age, Ethnicity, Sex
NetWellness provides the highest quality health ... Teenagers; Throat Disorders: Teenagers; Thyroid Diseases: Teenagers; Tonsils/Tonsillectomy:
- Strep Throat
The throat gets irritated and inflamed, causing ... may decide you need surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) ... if possible in children with bleeding disorders.
- Strep Throat-Surgery
... strep throat continues to recur, you and your health professional may decide you need surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) ... the tonsils (tonsillectomy). ... disorders ...
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Strep Throat Surgery. If strep throat continues to ... may decide you need surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) ... if possible in children with bleeding disorders.
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