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Tonsils, Sleep, and Sick Days: When Tonsils Affect More Than Just Sore Throats
Texas Tech Health Check
Texas Tech Health Check
Tonsils, Sleep, and Sick Days: When Tonsils Affect More Than Just Sore Throats
Jan 30, 2026
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Tonsils are part of the immune system and especially crucial for children under three years of age, but they may also cause recurrent infections and health issues. Guest expert Adbul Alsaleh, M.D., a pediatric ENT at Texas Tech Physicians, tells us what options are available when discussing a tonsillectomy or coblation.
