Multiple Choice
Which is the best candidate for a tonsillectomy?
A) A 52-year-old patient with a hearing deficit related to otitis media from tonsillitis
B) A 23-year-old patient with a peritonsillar abscess
C) A 34-year-old patient with enlarged tonsils and adenoids
D) A 15-year-old patient with one bout of tonsillitis in the previous 12 months
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