Five fast facts about tonsils and adults
Photo credit: Newsday/Audrey C. Tiernan | Dr. Philip W. Perlman. (Nov. 8, 2011)
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If you're lucky, you'll never give your tonsils a thought. But if you didn't have them removed as a child, be aware that they can flare up in adults, too. Here's what you need to know:
1. TONSILLITIS ISN'T JUST KID STUFF
"These days, we're seeing a lot of adults with tonsillitis," said Dr. Philip Perlman, director of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at St. Francis...
