Take ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?

Back in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, if you were a kid with infected tonsils, chances are they were going to be removed. Today, however, the procedure is much less common. Thanks to research into the procedure and less invasive alternatives, doctors now have a new approach to treating tonsillitis. Tonsillitis occurs when tonsils become inflamed or infected. It can be caused by viral infections—think upper respiratory infections or colds—or bacterial infections, the most common of which is strep throat. But regardless of what causes the tonsillitis, doctors today have specific protocols to follow when deciding whether to remove a child’s tonsils. Find out more about the guidelines here. 

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