Tonsillitis in Children: When Surgery Becomes the Right Choice
Recurrent sore throats can disrupt school, sleep, and growth. Here's how ENT specialists decide on tonsillectomy.
Dr. Sneha Iyer
ENT Consultant
Most children get the occasional sore throat. But when episodes become frequent and severe, surgery may be the kinder long-term option.
The "7-5-3" rule
Tonsillectomy is generally considered if a child has:
- 7 or more documented infections in one year, or
- 5 per year over two years, or
- 3 per year over three years
Modern tonsillectomy
Coblation and harmonic scalpel techniques mean less bleeding, faster healing, and most children eat soft food on the same day.
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