A 10-year-old child presents with recurrent tonsillitis. According to NICE, which factor would indicate consideration for tonsillectomy?...

Question

A 10-year-old child presents with recurrent tonsillitis. According to NICE, which factor would indicate consideration for tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

7 or more well-documented infections in a year

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Only 2 episodes per year for 2 years

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Snoring without apnoea

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Recurrent mild sore throat with negative strep tests

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Single large tonsil with no symptoms

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Recurrent Tonsillitis