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2019-09-24 18:50:28
Sir I have chronic tonsils so my doctor suggested tonsillectomy,uvulopalatoplasty,laser endoscopy,turbinate reduction surgery but sir I am defense aspirant so these types of surgery effect in army selection???
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Chronic tonsillitis
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Do tonsillectomy and remaining surgeries are required only if u have severe sleep apnoea syndrome Tonsillectomy wont affect with army selection...
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Answered2019-09-25 17:33:47

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tonsillectomy and turbinado reduction are not problem. laser is seldom used in ent now in nose is mostly a marketing gimmick to impress on patient . unless u have severe sleep apnea uvulopalatoplasty not recommended
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