7 Myths About Tonsillectomy [Podcast 76]
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English - October 30, 2019 14:55 - ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsHealth & Fitness airway apnea cpap deep syndrome chronic fatigue health holistic obstructive Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode, Kathy and I have an interesting discussion about the 7 most common myths that I encounter about surgery for the tonsils:
Don’t take out tonsils because they are part of the immune system and help fight infections Tonsils can grow back after tonsillectomy Tonsils shrink as you get older or you can outgrow them Surgery can lead to bleeding Anesthesia can be harmful in children You need to find the best surgeon Small tonsils don’t need to be removedShow Notes
George Catlin: Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life
Sleep apnea lowers your immune system response study
Tonsillectomy does not alter your immune system response study
Rate of tonsil regrowth after tonsillectomy
Rates of bleeding after tonsillectomy
In this episode, Kathy and I have an interesting discussion about the 7 most common myths that I encounter about surgery for the tonsils:
Don’t take out tonsils because they are part of the immune system and help fight infections Tonsils can grow back after tonsillectomy Tonsils shrink as you get older or you can outgrow them Surgery can lead to bleeding Anesthesia can be harmful in children You need to find the best surgeon Small tonsils don’t need to be removedShow Notes
George Catlin: Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life
Sleep apnea lowers your immune system response study
Tonsillectomy does not alter your immune system response study
Rate of tonsil regrowth after tonsillectomy