A 10-year-old with recurrent tonsillitis is considered for tonsillectomy. According to ENT UK guidelines, what is an indication for surgery...

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A 10-year-old with recurrent tonsillitis is considered for tonsillectomy. According to ENT UK guidelines, what is an indication for surgery

Accepted Answer

Seven or more well-documented sore throats in one year

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1 episode of mild tonsillitis per year

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Multiple episodes of asymptomatic tonsillar enlargement

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Chronic nasal discharge

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One large tonsil on one side only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Tonsillitis