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http://on.fb.me/PreOp_com - NEW facebook page - it's cool! Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you - or your child - undergo surgery to remove you or your child's tonsils. But what does that actually mean? Your tonsils are located in the throat at the back of your mouth - one on either side of the uvula. Together, your tonsils work to help fight infection entering the body through the mouth. They are part of your immune system. Occasionally tonsils themselves become infected. This condition is called tonsillitis. During an attack of tonsillitis, the tonsils can become inflamed and can cause fever and body aches. In addition, tonsillitis can increase the chance of other complicating illnesses, including: Patient Education Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck. Enlargement of the tonsils causing difficulty breathing or swallowing. Recurrent bronchitis. And other conditions caused by infection. In most cases, a doctor will recommended the surgical removal of tonsils only when tonsillitis becomes chronic and begins to interfere with daily life. Patient Education Luckily, in most people, the immune system is more than able to compensate for the loss of the tonsils and having them removed will not in any way weaken you. You should make sure you have spoken to your doctor about the particular reasons behind his or her recommendation. And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will. Patient Education Company Your doctor understands that all medical care benefits from close collaboration between physician and patient -- so be sure to review, with your doctor, all risks and alternatives and make sure you understand the reasons behind the recommendation for this particular procedure. Now let's talk in detail about the procedure your doctor has recommended. That particular recommendation was based on a number of factors: the state of your health, the severity of your condition, an assessment of alternative treatments or procedures and finally, the risks associated with doing nothing at all. And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will. Patient Education Tonsillectomy is almost always an elective procedure. In other words, your decision to undergo this surgery will most likely be made as a quality of life issue. The alternative to surgery is simply to live with frequent attacks of tonsillitis and the interruptions to daily life that they can cause. Fortunately, tonsillectomy is not a complicated procedure and only rarely leads to complications. Now I'd like to introduce you to another important member of the medical team -- the nurse. Patient Education Company