Sex differences in tonsillitis

Authors

  • Alyaa Abouzied Class of 2010, Faculty of Medicine Dalhousie University
  • Emad Massoud Department of Otolaryngology Dalhousie University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol35No1.3919

Abstract

Tonsillopharyngitis is a common disease encountered by family physicians and otolaryngologists. Published literature since the 1970s reveals that more females present with this condition and proceed to tonsillectomy compared to males. Female to male ratios published often exceed 2:1. The aim of this review is to highlight some of the theories proposed to explain this sex difference. We hope that by understanding sex-specific risk factors that make women more vulnerable to this disease, physicians could provide better care to their patients.

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Published

2008-09-12

How to Cite

Abouzied, A., & Massoud, E. (2008). Sex differences in tonsillitis. DALHOUSIE MEDICAL JOURNAL, 35(1). https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol35No1.3919

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Research

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