Individual services in this category
Which concerns are assessed?
- Tonsillitis, adenotonsillitis and recurrent sore throat
- Enlarged tonsils/adenoids and snoring
- Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy and combined surgery
How is it assessed?
- Review documented infections, abscess history, sleep/feeding symptoms and mouth/throat examination.
How is care planned?
- Treat acute illness appropriately and consider observation; surgery is selected for significant recurrent infection or obstruction.
- Antibiotics are not appropriate for every sore throat; surgical benefits and bleeding risks need discussion.
When is prompt or emergency care needed?
- Breathing difficulty, inability to swallow saliva or difficulty opening the mouth with severe throat pain needs urgent assessment.
For a life-threatening emergency, seek emergency care or call 999 in Bangladesh.
Frequently asked questions
Do large tonsils always need removal?
No. Infection burden, airway obstruction and other findings determine the need.