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Will removing my child’s tonsils or adenoids weaken their immune system?
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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
No. The tonsils and adenoids are part of the immune system, but their removal does not weaken it or make children more prone to infections. Other tissues take over their role, and many children who need surgery actually have fewer infections afterward.
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