The tonsils’ main function is to help prevent infection, but in adults, this role is diminished. Therefore, if someone seems to be more prone to infections instead, removal may be the best option.

People who had their tonsils removed were found to be 50% less likely to suffer throat infections in the future Adults who suffer ... carried out into tonsil removal, provided "evidence which ...

Scientists say tonsil removal is both cost- and clinically effective for adults who get recurrent severe sore throats. The biggest study of its kind, carried out by Newcastle University ...

Some research has shown that coblation tonsil removal does seem to reduce the ... As is often the case for adults who get their tonsils removed, Golden’s recovery was more painful this time.

Tonsil removal can help with breathing-related sleep ... Tonsillectomy recovery is often longer and more difficult for adults because children tend to heal faster in general, experts say.

Additionally, tonsils may have a greater chance of growing back after removal if the procedure was ... her recovery is more ...

“I didn’t think it was a possibility," said Katy Golden, who had her tonsils taken out when she was 5 years old Getty A Michigan woman is detailing the shock she felt after learning her ...