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Are my Tonsils swollen

2022-07-09 09:57:33
My tonsils feels swollen than normal. What should be the remedy? Should I use salt water and gargle?
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This is what we call a Grade 3 tonsil. This can give rise to reccurent infection and also can contribute to obstructive sleep apnea. Gargle will never reduce the size of the tonsils
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physical consultation with an ENT surgeon

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Swallon tonsils are a problem but you have to see whether it is causing obstruction in your sleep or it is causing any problem with pain if so then you need to undergo surgery and remove the tons

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Yes your tonsils are swollen(Grade 3). If you are facing this issue very often, you should get it removed by surgery.
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Advice- Tonsillectomy

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Yes your tonsils are swollen and infected. Consult with a ent surgeon

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You are suffering from Grade 3 tonsillar enlarged. Size of tonsil won't reduce with medication and may cause some problem while swallowing or may contribute to snoring.
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If not symptom then maintain oral hygiene and gurgling with salt water. If facing above problem then may go for Tonsillectomy operation.

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