Scientists say tonsil removal is both clinically and cost effective for adults who get recurrent severe sore throats. The biggest study of its kind, carried out by Newcastle University, revealed that ...

Scientists say tonsil removal is both clinically and cost effective for adults who get recurrent severe sore throats. The biggest study of its kind, carried out by Newcastle University, revealed that ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 41-year-old son has bad tonsils. His tonsils swell and have white patches on them. He runs a temperature for several days. He’s talked with several ear, nose and throat doctors ...

The risk of periodontitis may be significantly higher in individuals who have their tonsils removed, and that risk is magnified for those younger than 12, according to a study published on October 28 ...

Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils, lymphatic organs in the throat that protect your body from infection. Healthcare providers may consider removing the tonsils in the following ...

Though tonsillectomies are one of the most commonly performed pediatric procedures, use of anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics prescription and 30-day readmissions differ significantly among ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Burns around the lips and mouth - primarily from the use of a cauterizing device -- are an underreported complication of tonsillectomy, and can result in long-term problems ...