I sneezed 4-5 times yesterday and then I felt something tickling in my throat. Today my throat is completely clear after this little thing came out. What is it? Well, you better know

Have you had your tonsils removed? We may have some bad news for you.

In the past, tonsil removal was a common procedure for children. No one gave it much thought – it was almost a childhood rite of passage, like getting braces or wisdom teeth removed. Sure, the surgery could be scary for little ones, but the promise of ice cream and movies made the recovery more enjoyable.

Many people today remember those days with nostalgia, with mild pain, or don’t think about them at all. Back then, it didn’t seem like a strange operation – on the contrary, it was something that many shared with their siblings, friends, and classmates.

However, recent research suggests that some doctors may have been too hasty in recommending tonsillectomy—the removal of tonsils—which actually created long-term health risks in adulthood.

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