Tonsils, Sleep, and Sick Days: When Tonsils Affect More Than Just Sore Throats

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Send us Fan MailTonsils are part of the immune system and especially crucial for children under three years of age, but they may also cause recurrent infections and health issues. Guest expert Adbul Alsaleh, M.D., a pediatric ENT at Texas Tech Physicians, tells us what options are available when discussing a tonsillectomy or coblation.

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