Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils to help with ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The most common reason that adults undergo tonsillectomy is chronic infection, in contrast with children, who have their tonsils removed primarily to treat obstructed ...

Tonsillectomy may benefit adults who have more than 3 incidences of severe sore throat per year, according to a study published online April 2 in CMAJ. Timo Koskenkorva, MD, from the Department of ...

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 ...

Following a tonsillectomy, a person will need to make some dietary changes while they heal. This can include getting plenty of fluids and eating soft foods to help prevent discomfort. A tonsillectomy ...