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Tonsillitis

In Tonsillitis the tonsils are inflamed and swollen and it usually occurs due to bacterial or viral infection.

Post-Operative Pain Following Tonsillectomy can be Easily Managed Through Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers

Post-Operative Pain Following Tonsillectomy can be Easily Managed Through Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers

A new study reveals that patients who undergo surgery to remove their tonsils do not require a prescription to reduce post operative pain.

Tonsils and Adenoids Cause Sleep Problems in Kids

Tonsils and Adenoids Cause Sleep Problems in Kids

Adenotonsillectomy is the surgical treatment of swollen tonsils and adenoids and is the chief cure for sleep apnea.

Tonsillectomy may Benefit Some Adult Patients

Tonsillectomy may Benefit Some Adult Patients

According to a randomized trial published in <i>CMAJ</i> (<i>Canadian Medical Association Journal</i>), tonsillectomy may result in fewer severe sore throats and could benefit some adult patients.

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Tonsillectomy Techniques Evaluated by Analysis of Studies

Tonsillectomy Techniques Evaluated by Analysis of Studies

Some new methods have advantages over traditional methods, but others are equivalent, according to a report in the June issue of <I>Archives of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery</I>

Early Heart Attack Risk Linked With Surgical Removal of Tonsils and Appendix

Early Heart Attack Risk Linked With Surgical Removal of Tonsils and Appendix

A Swedish study linked the surgical removal of the appendix and tonsils before the age of 20 with an increased risk of premature heart attack in a large population.

Tonsillectomy Could Lead To Obesity In Children

Tonsillectomy Could Lead To Obesity In Children

Children who undergo the surgical removal of their tonsils with or without the removal of their adenoids (adenoidectomy), are at increased risk of becoming overweight after surgery.

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Study Sheds Light on Tonsillectomy in Children

Study Sheds Light on Tonsillectomy in Children

In a much-needed article, multidisciplinary clinical practice guideline, Tonsillectomy in Children will be published in the January issue of <I>Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery</I>.

Study Finds Different Tonsillectomy Techniques may Result in Fewer Complications

Study Finds Different Tonsillectomy Techniques may Result in Fewer Complications

The microdebrider technique had the lowest overall complication rate when compared to the other two techniques, according to a review of three different surgical techniques

Radiofrequency-Tonsillotomy Better Option for Kids With Enlarged Tonsils

Radiofrequency-Tonsillotomy Better Option for Kids With Enlarged Tonsils

A new study suggests radiofrequncy-tonsillotomy, a procedure that helps surgeons reduce the size of the tonsillar tissue rather than remove the tonsils entirely, to be an effective

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Codeine After Tonsillectomy Could be Fatal for Some Kids

Codeine After Tonsillectomy Could be Fatal for Some Kids

The use of codeine to treat pain following a tonsillectomy could prove fatal for some children, a new report has warned.

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Tonsillectomy - Animation

Tonsillectomy - Animation

Multimedia flash depicting the surgical procedure of Tonsillectomy done through the dissection method.

Sore Throat Symptom Evaluation

Sore Throat Symptom Evaluation

Sore throat is a common symptom that usually affects people during a weather change. It is often caused by a viral infection.

Drugs Used to Treat for Tonsillitis

Drugs Used to Treat for Tonsillitis

Drugs Used to Treat for Tonsillitis

Throat Disorders - Symptom Evaluation

Throat Disorders - Symptom Evaluation

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Inflammation is the response of living tissue to injury due to a variety of causes that call upon host defenses to eliminate the offending agent.