Dear Doctors: My 22-year-old son was tested for sleep apnea because of his snoring. The ENT suggested a tonsillectomy as an option. He also has a severe nut allergy with anaphylaxis reactions. I was wondering if removing his tonsils would affect the immune system and his allergic reaction.
Dear Reader: Let’s begin with tonsils. Those twin mounds of tissue look unassuming, like a physiological after…