Latest Trustworthy News from Dr. Mercola - delivered straight to your inbox!

Experts warn about opioids post tonsillectomy

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

use of opioids after tonsillectomy

Story at-a-glance

  • A University of Michigan study revealed 59.6% of children received a prescription for opioids following tonsillectomy, even though safer pain relief options would likely have worked just as well

WARNING!

This is an older article that may not reflect Dr. Mercola’s current view on this topic. Use our search engine to find Dr. Mercola’s latest position on any health topic.

Top

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.