Understanding Tonsillectomy in Three Easy Steps

Know what it is

Tonsillectomy—the second most common childhood surgery—is most often performed to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB).


Learn why you need it

There are several reasons why doctors may recommend tonsillectomy.


Find out how it's done

New procedures are less painful and may result in faster healing.

Welcome to TonsilFacts.com!


The goal of TonsilFacts.com is to help parents and patients learn the facts about tonsils and tonsillectomy and the treatment options that are now available.

Jay N. Dolitsky MD
Editor, TonsilFacts.com

 


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