Should the tonsils be removed in a 3 year old for chronic tonsillitis?
Patient: good evenind drs i have question,my child 3.5 years old, has chronic toncillitis,my pediatric Dr advice to give him multi bottles of ampicillin and after 3-4 months will evaluation if need to removed,he advice to avoide removed it,what is ur opinion thanks Doctor: Hi,Removal of tonsils are not advisable as it takes important part in immune system unless there is recurrent tonsillar infection or chronic pus pockets are there on tonsils.Prevent tonsillar infection by doing warm water antiseptic gargles regularly.Avoid cold drinks and junk food.Ok and take care.