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INGRID C DURDEN's avatar

in the US almost everyone has their tonsils removed. As a kid in Europe, mine were peeled but not removed. I was told the tonsils help against allergies, so is this why so many Americans have allergies, too? And of course, the younger generations have had so many 'vaccinations', one is surprised they survived. Dad is 90 (in Europe) and snores because of a collapsed tonsil. No telling what is in the air where he lives, close to Antwerp, full of harmful gases.

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GeoffPainPhD's avatar

I think we need a close look at Tonsils protective and reactive properties. Mine were removed when I was very young, also a very common practice in Australia. Probably a get rich plan by the surgeons.

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Rochelle's avatar

Well, up until fairly recently (until my daughter had to have an appendectomy - and it turned out she did not have appendicitis but instead had an extremely rare condition) I thought the appendix was not needed. Even the surgeon said that. However upon some research I discovered that the appendix actually forms part of the immune system.

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INGRID C DURDEN's avatar

I thought America was the only place they did this, so Australia did, too. In Belgium it is rather seldom. A cousin had hers removed 2 years ago because of constant throat infections. She had many surgeries but said, that was the most painful she ever had. I heard it is also dangerous to remove them when adult. I was 3 0r 4 when mine were peeled, and nose polips removed. I don't remember anything but the ice cream LOL

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GeoffPainPhD's avatar

I do hope your daughter gets well soon. I guess the mouthguard is soaked in a sterilizing solution before each use to reduce the chance of bacterial infection? Many people do that when taking out their dentures.

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