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Frequent Sickness, Infection, Snoring, Advised Tonsils Removal Surgery. Second Opinion?
hai doc,my child has big tonsils and now his dr. says it will be better if it is operated,but we feel its not so good also coz it is a necessary gland , but he often falls sick by getting infection & also he snores at night for all these reasons we are confused whether to go for it or not..please advice the correct solution.. thank you. divya
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
hello, well your doctor is right, it is better to get them removed as they are most likely to a source of infection in your child. thanks
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