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A Summer Tradition: Tonsillectomies (Video) |
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An estimated half-million kids will get a tonsillectomy this year. It’s a trend that’s on the rise over the last five to 10 years.
For kids, summer means camp, vacation, and just being a kid. But more and more parents are using the summer as an opportunity to help alleviate the pain of chronic swollen tonsils – giving their child plenty of time to recover before school.
The Lake Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery physicians and one of their clients offer some insight.
The Physician’s Desk Reference offers these symptoms in helping you determine whether your child may be a candidate for a tonsillectomy. - Raw, red, and swollen throat and tonsils.
- Tonsils may have gray-white or yellowish coating or patches on them.
- Your child feels like he has a "lump" in his throat.
- Fever, headache, or earache.
- Problems talking, swallowing, and sleeping.
If you suspect your child has tonsillitis, you can find contact and location information for Lake ENT in the Hometown Health specialist directory.
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