recurrent acute tonsillitis

Last reviewed 01/2018

Recurrent attacks of acute tonsillitis are an indication for a tonsillectomy.

SIGN have stated (1):

• seven or more well documented, clinically significant, adequately treated sore throats in the preceding year
• or five or more such episodes in each of the preceding two years
• or three or more such episodes in each of the preceding three years

Reference:

• SIGN (April 2010). Management of sore throat and indications for tonsillectomy