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Is tonsillectomy only option?

2025-02-09 23:29:43
Hi, My ENT specialist mentioned that my tonsils have grown very big and it needs to be removed and this will help reduce my snoring. So, is the surgery only option? Can't we reduce the tonsils size using medication? Thanks,
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Weight reduction and correction of dns and adenoids if present with tonsillectomy is the best option if medication hasn’t worked

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If no. Medical then yes surgery

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If medical treatment can not work to reduce the size of tonsil Than their is need of surgery
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You can try some antibiotic and anti inflammatory medicines..if not help then go for surgery.

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