What Do Tonsils Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Expendable
Tonsils are not important for our well-being; they help to keep us safe when were younger but we are able to do just fine without them. Indeed, the tonsils in people who have passed their teenage years will often begin to shrink. Some people will find that their tonsils disappear altogether.
This makes it an easy decision to have the tonsils removed if deemed necessary. Despite it being a fairly simple procedure, however, medical professionals now tend to be more reluctant. This is because of the discomfort it causes the patient, and that there is always a chance of complications arising.
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