JAMA: Removing tonsils and adenoids in children in Denmark was associated
with increased long-term risk of respiratory, infectious and allergic
diseases.
Why The Research Is Interesting: Tonsils and
adenoids are commonly removed in childhood to treat conditions such as
chronic ear infections and obstructed breathing. They are part of the
immune system and are usually removed at ages when the development of
the immune system is sensitive. Not much is known about the long-term
impact of those surgeries.