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Tonsils Treatments and Therapies |
Adenoids; Tonsillectomy; Tonsillitis |
Throat after tonsillectomy A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time. Tonsillectomy may be indicated when the patient: Experiences frequent bouts of acute tonsillitis. The number indicating tonsillectomy varies with the severity of the episodes. One case, even severe, is generally not enough for most surgeons to decide tonsillectomy is indicated. Has chronic tonsillitis, consisting of persistent, moder ...
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Complications
... Left untreated, tonsillitis can lead to a collection of pus (an abscess) between a tonsil and the soft tissues around it (peritonsillar abscess). The abscess may cover a large part of the soft area at...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... In recent years, treatment for tonsillitis has changed dramatically. The main focus is no longer on surgical removal of your child''s tonsils (tonsillectomy), because it''s now known that tonsils serv...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Here are some suggestions to help ease the symptoms of tonsillitis: Get plenty of rest. Sleep helps the body fight infection. Your child should stay home until there''s no sign of fever and he or she ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Poke
... Phytolacca americanaPhytolaccaceaeNames: Pokeweed.Habitat: N. America Collection: The root should be unearthed in the late autumn or spring.Clean it and split lengthwise before drying.Part Used: Root....
Source: HealthWorld
Tonsillitis ... Acute inflammation of the palatine tonsils, usually due to streptococcal or, less commonly, viral infection. Tonsillitis may be either an acute or chronic inflammation of the tonsils, located near the...
Source: HealthWorld
Tonsillitis ... The tonsils are masses of tissue at the back of the throat. They act as a filter to help prevent infections in the throat, mouth, and sinuses from spreading to other parts of the body. They also produ...
Source: HealthWorld
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