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Is tonsillectomy only option?
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?
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Dr. Chandaa V J
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
If no. Medical then yes surgery
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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Bareilly
If medical treatment can not work to reduce the size of tonsil
Than their is need of surgery
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Take consultation
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Dr. Nafisa Parveen
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
You can try some antibiotic and anti inflammatory medicines..if not help then go for surgery.
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