Secondary outcomes at end of whole follow-up* in adults with recurrent streptococcal A pharyngitis randomised to waiting list (control) or immediate tonsillectomy. Figures are means (SDs)
| Outcome | Control (n=34) | Tonsillectomy (n=36) | P value† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical consultations for episodes of pharyngitis | 0.9 (1.1) | 0.1 (0.3) | 0.002 |
| All episodes of pharyngitis | 2.1 (2.3) | 0.6 (0.9) | 0.001 |
| Days with sore throat‡ | 12.1 (14.1) | 3.2 (5.3) | 0.002 |
| Days with fever | 2.8 (3.9) | 0.6 (1.5) | 0.01 |
| Days with rhinitis | 7.6 (11.9) | 6.3 (7.1) | 0.55 |
| Days with cough | 2.6 (5.5) | 2.6 (3.3) | 0.17 |
*Mean length of follow-up 164 days (SD 63) in control group and 170 days (SD 12) in tonsillectomy group.
†Mann-Whitney U test.
‡Not including postoperative throat pain in tonsillectomy group.