LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is a registered trademark owned by ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) for the wireless data communications technology and a development of the GSM/UMTS standards. However, other nations and companies do play an active role in the LTE project.
Ear, Nose and Throat. Having your tonsils removed is a surgical procedure called a tonsillectomy. Reasons you may need to have your tonsils removed include: frequent infections (episodes of tonsillitis, usually 7 or more in 1 year), difficulty breathing or swallowing, sleep apnea, or any growths on the tonsils.
If one or more of the following conditions are present, surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be recommended: 1  Enlarged tonsils that make breathing or swallowing difficult. 2  Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 3  Chronic or recurring tonsil or throat infections: Five or more episodes in one year.