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Chronic tonsillitis
Does chronic tonsillitis goes away? Which is better taking antibiotics whenever tonsillitis occurred Or removing it? How long can i survive on antibiotics in chronic tonsillitis without removing? Will it becomes more frequent if not remove?
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If you are having acute Tonsillitis ie pain in throat more than 5 times a year or 3 times a year for consecutive 3 years, or any difficulty in breathing, voice change or bad breath then go for tonsillectomy, otherwise if no symptoms u can leave as such and do Gargle with betadine
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Need to know ur history in detail of tonsillitis
Will decide on conservative management after discussion
Kindly consult
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Better to get it removed.
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Dr. Ankit Mishra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
If u are having frequent throat infection and u frequent need antibiotics to treat ur acute tonsil infection it's better u shd get them removed. Although it's a elective procedure totally ur choice u want antibiotics every now and then or u want a definite solution. Also this cannot be predicted that how long u can survive on antibiotics. More use of antibiotics means u are creating problem for urself in future.
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