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Why is tonsillectomy sometimes combined with adenoidectomy?
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Dr Nicholas M Phillips
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Dr Nicholas Phillips is a paediatric and adult ENT surgeon who has advanced training and subspeciality expertise in paediatric and adult nasal obstruction, snoring and … View Profile
In some children, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are performed together, commonly when children have enlarged tonsils, persistent mouth breathing, or symptoms of sleep apnoea. Removing both can improve airflow through the nose and throat, reduce snoring and mouth breathing, and improve sleep quality.
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