A 7-year-old child with recurrent tonsillitis meets the criteria for tonsillectomy. According to NICE, how many documented episodes of sore throat per...

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A 7-year-old child with recurrent tonsillitis meets the criteria for tonsillectomy. According to NICE, how many documented episodes of sore throat per year over a specific time typically warrant tonsillectomy?

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7 or more episodes per year for 1 year, 5 or more for 2 consecutive years, or 3 or more for 3 consecutive years

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2-3 episodes per year for 1 year

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5 or more episodes per year for 2 consecutive years

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10 or more episodes per year for 1 year

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3 or more episodes per year for 3 consecutive years

Recurrent Tonsillitis — UKMLA MCQ

A 7-year-old child with recurrent tonsillitis meets the criteria for tonsillectomy. According to NICE, how many documented episodes of sore throat per year over a specific time typically warrant tonsillectomy?