What are the current NICE guidelines for the indications of tonsillectomy in children with recurrent tonsillitis?

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 22 August 2025Updated: 22 August 2025 Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence) Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

The provided NICE guidelines do not contain information regarding the indications for tonsillectomy in children with recurrent tonsillitis ,. The guideline titled 'Otitis media with effusion in under 12s' explicitly states that it "does not cover the management of acute or chronic otitis media" . The other provided guideline focuses on 'Renal and ureteric stones: assessment and management' .

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