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Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils, lymphatic organs in the throat that protect your body from infection.

Healthcare providers may consider removing the tonsils in the following circumstances:

• They are large and cause trouble with breathing at night
• They lead to frequent infections (such as strep throat)
• You have recurrent, painful sore throats

Your adenoids sit behind the nose in the throat.

Like tonsils, they are part of the lymphatic and immune systems.

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In some cases—most often in children—a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (surgical removal of the adenoids) are performed simultaneously. This surgery is dubbed a T&A.

This article explains when doctors advise tonsillectomy and what to expect from the procedure and recovery.

What Is Tonsillectomy?

A tonsillectomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means you will be asleep during the procedure. The surgeon removes the tonsils through an open mouth, so there’s minimal cutting and no scarring.

There are two types of tonsillectomies:

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