A School-Age Child Has Had 5 Episodes of Tonsillitis in the Past

A school-age child has had 5 episodes of tonsillitis in the past year and 2 episodes the previous year. The child's parent asks the provider if the child needs a tonsillectomy. What will the provider tell this parent?

A) Current recommendations do not support tonsillectomy for this child.
B) If there is one more episode in the next 6 months, a tonsillectomy is necessary.
C) The child should have radiographic studies to evaluate the need for tonsillectomy.
D) Tonsillectomy is recommended based on this child's history.