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What is the primary function of tonsils during the first six months of life?
What is the primary function of tonsils during the first six months of life?
- To stimulate the immune system
- To provide a useful defense against infections (correct)
- To produce antibodies against viruses
- To filter out bacteria from the throat
What is the recommended age for tonsillectomy in children?
What is the recommended age for tonsillectomy in children?
- Before 6 months of age
- Between 2-3 years of age
- Before 2 years of age
- After 3 or 4 years of age (correct)
What is the indication for surgery in a child with tonsillitis?
What is the indication for surgery in a child with tonsillitis?
- Three attacks of tonsillitis in a year
- Two attacks of tonsillitis in a year
- One attack of tonsillitis in six months
- Four attacks of tonsillitis in a year for two years or more (correct)
What is the benefit of providing a cool mist atmosphere in a child with tonsillitis?
What is the benefit of providing a cool mist atmosphere in a child with tonsillitis?
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What is the purpose of counseling the child's parents regarding antibiotics?
What is the purpose of counseling the child's parents regarding antibiotics?
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What is the indication for considering surgery in a child with enlarged tonsils?
What is the indication for considering surgery in a child with enlarged tonsils?
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