All you need to know about Tonsillectomy
All you need to know about Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy refers to the surgical removal of the tonsils, which are two oval-shaped tissue pads located at the back of the throat, one on each side. Tonsillectomy was formerly a popular procedure for treating tonsil infection and inflammation (tonsillitis). Tonsillectomy is no longer used to treat sleep-disordered breathing, although it may be used if tonsillitis occurs often or does not respond to other therapies. Tonsillectomy may also be required to cure breathing and other difficulties caused by swollen tonsils, as well as to treat uncommon tonsil disorders. WHY IS IT DONE? Tonsillitis The tonsils are the first line of defense for your immune system against germs and viruses that enter your mouth. Because of this role, the tonsils may be more susceptible to infection and inflammation. However, following adolescence, the tonsil's immune system activity decreases, which may explain the uncommon instances of tonsillitis in adults. To