Table 2.
Reproducibility of clinical grading of tonsillar size.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | No tonsils seen |
| I | In tonsillar fossa |
| II | Visible beyond anterior pillars |
| III | Extended ¾ of way to midline |
| IV | Completely obstructing airway (kissing tonsils) |
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