A School-Age Child Has Had 5 Episodes of Tonsillitis in the Past

question 3

Multiple Choice

A school-age child has had 5 episodes of tonsillitis in the past year and 2 episodes the previous year. The child's parent asks the provider if the child needs a tonsillectomy. What will the provider tell this parent?

• A) Current recommendations do not support tonsillectomy for this child.
• B) If there is one more episode in the next 6 months, a tonsillectomy is necessary.
• C) The child should have radiographic studies to evaluate the need for tonsillectomy.
• D) Tonsillectomy is recommended based on this child's history.

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