concept   tonsillectomy
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure used to treat chronic tonsillitis and sleep-disordered breathing in both children and adults.

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1 tonsil US Tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils) is a common medical procedure, especially for children with recurrent tonsillitis. 1
2 tonsil United States Tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils) is a common procedure for treating recurrent tonsillitis or breathing problems. 1
3 tonsil United States Removal of tonsils is a common procedure for children with recurrent throat infections 1
4 tonsillectomy United States Tonsillectomy is a relatively common surgery for children with frequent tonsillitis or obstructive sleep apnea. 1
5 tonsillectomy United States Tonsillectomy is a common medical procedure for treating chronic tonsillitis and sleep-disordered breathing in children and adults. 1
6 tonsillectomy United States Tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure for treating chronic tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea in children and adults. 1
7 tonsillectomy United States Tonsillectomy is a common procedure for treating recurrent tonsillitis or sleep-disordered breathing in children and adults. 1
8 tonsillitis US Tonsillitis is commonly treated with antibiotics, and in severe cases, may require surgical removal of the tonsils. 1
9 tonsillitis United States Tonsillitis is a common childhood illness and may be treated with antibiotics or, in some cases, surgical removal of the tonsils. 1
10 tonsillitis United States Tonsillitis is a common childhood illness that may require surgical removal of the tonsils in severe cases. 1
11 tonsillitis United States Tonsillitis is a common childhood illness that often leads to tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils). 1
12 tonsillitis United States Tonsillitis is commonly treated with antibiotics and, if recurring, may lead to a recommendation for tonsillectomy. 1