Tonsillitis Guide: Chronic Symptoms & Surgery Removal

Symptoms, treatment options, and risk factors associated with chronic tonsillitis and tonsil stones, including the necessity and side effects of surgical removal.

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Side Effects of Getting Tonsils Removed

Frequent sore throats or tonsils that are so large they interfere with swallowing or breathing are typical reasons why a health care provider might recommend removing the tonsils. While tonsil removal surgery -- a tonsillectomy -- typically lasts only 30 to 45 minutes, the recovery period is usually about 2 weeks.

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