Roughly 290,000 tonsillectomies are performed in children under 15 years old every year in the United States. Though the tonsil hospital closed decades ago, tonsillectomies still remain one of the ...

Drinking cold or cool liquids can help with a swollen tongue and uvula. Bleeding after a tonsillectomy can happen and may need emergency care if it's excessive. Call your healthcare provider if you ...