Surgery to remove the tonsils is known as a tonsillectomy, and for many people, it is a safe and effective way to treat conditions involving the tonsils, such as severe or recurrent throat infections, ...

"Recurrent tonsillitis can be a real pain in the neck. The tonsils sit in the back of the throat and form part of a ring of ...

Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains the functions of tonsils and when you should consider getting them removed. This content was originally produced for audio. Certain elements such as tone, ...

Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

Here’s why that happens and what you can do to feel better. A tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. Sometimes, a surgeon may also remove adenoids at the same time.

The investigators randomly assigned half of the children with these issues to have their tonsils and adenoids removed, and the other half to undergo ‘watchful waiting’ over a 12 month period.

McMaster Children’s Hospital is set to resume tonsil and adenoid surgeries this month after procedures were temporarily paused following the death of two children.

However, many people are advised to undergo surgery to have their tonsils removed. Children who have sore throats often or who snore might have their tonsils taken out. But the surgery, also known as ...