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Question 1

Indications for Tonsillectomy

Answer 1

All of:
- sore throats are due to tonsillitis
- five or more episodes per year
- symptoms have been occurring for at least a year
- disabling and prevent normal functioning
Or:
- recurrent febrile convulsions secondary to episodes of tonsillitis
- obstructive sleep apnoea, stridor or dysphagia secondary to enlarged tonsils
- peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) if unresponsive to standard treatment