Assertion: tonsillectomy | /r/HasProperty | needed
Facets:
value: to treat other problems
type: PURPOSE
value: to treat breathing
type: PURPOSE
value: to avoid complications
type: PURPOSE
value: for individuals
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: medically
type: MANNER
value: in other cases
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: What is a tonsillectomy, and why is it needed?
text: In other cases, antibiotics or a tonsillectomy might be necessary.
text: Tonsillitis can be treated with antibiotics, but if the condition continues to reoccur, and the antibiotics are deemed to be ineffective, then a tonsillectomy will be required.
text: Indications for tonsillectomy may be determined according to those conditions where a tonsillectomy is a necessity (absolute indications) and those complications and conditions which may improve with a tonsillectomy (relative indications).
text: If your doctor believes a tonsillectomy is unnecessary.
text: Tonsillectomy is considered medically necessary for individuals less than 18.0 years of age who meet one or more of the criteria below:
text: Tonsil removal or tonsillectomy is needed when an individual has recurring episodes of tonsillitis or an infection that has not improved with other treatment.
text: A tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy may be needed if you or your child have snoring, obstructed breathing or pauses between breathing at night.
text: Serious infection of the tonsils can cause some problems and tonsillectomy may be needed to rectify them.
text: Tonsillectomy is needed when the tonsils become infected frequently (tonsillitis).
text: A tonsillectomy may also be necessary to treat breathing and other problems related to enlarged tonsils and to treat rare diseases of the tonsils.
text: A tonsillectomy may also be necessary to treat breathing and other problems related to enlarged tonsils and to treat rare diseases of the tonsils.
text: A doctor will likely agree that a tonsillectomy is necessary to avoid complications with swallowing and/or tonsil infection and pain.
text: If your doctor agrees that a tonsillectomy is necessary.
text: Your doctor will recommend when a tonsillectomy is required.