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Post-Tonsillectomy Codeine May Pose Dangers
Pain medication tied to death of small boy after the procedure, report says

Health Tip: Recovering From a Tonsillectomy
Watch what you eat

Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
For kids with breathing issues, having tonsils removed helps most right after surgery

Steroid After Tonsillectomy Raises Bleeding Risk
But dexamethasone did limit vomiting and results are preliminary, researchers note

Smokers More Likely to Bleed After Throat Surgery
Understanding link may help doctors better counsel patients before operations

Tonsillectomy Not Always Cost-Effective for Kids’ Throat Woes
Close monitoring and treatment may often be the smarter choice, study suggests

Technique Offers Safer Tonsil Removal
But 'intracapsular' surgery isn't 100% effective, study finds

Tonsillectomy Shouldn’t Dull Taste: Study
Researchers found little effect, although post-op pain might impair sensation

Health Tip: Symptoms of Tonsillitis
Including very sore throat, difficulty swallowing

Blood Test Distinguishes Mononucleosis, Tonsillitis
It's an accurate, cheaper alternative to standard screens, experts say