Will an enlarged tonsil ever go away?

Question

Last few years I occasionally get tonsillitis but this time one got enlarged and stayed that way. Its been three months now. It causes me to cough a little and looks like it blocks half the passage in there. Is this a problem and can tonsils develop into any other trouble? Is age a factor? I'm 55

Answer 1

with surgery it will go away.

Answer 2

They can grow more and more enlarged but it doesn't sound like yours will. I get tonsillitis every 6 months or so. Antibiotics don't seem to work for me and one doctor I saw discouraged me from getting them removed. (1. they can't be removed while infected or enlarged and 2. it's a painful surgery and difficult recovery for adults) I've found that gargling with warm water & salt three times a day helps. Drink warm liquids like tea but avoid dairy...

I don't think it would hurt to go to a doctor and see what they think. Could be a lymph node problem.

Best of luck. Happy gargling!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have had huge tonsils ever since I can remember. I'm only 28 years old though. But I know that ever doctor I see says I have the biggest tonsils they have ever seen. But they all say my tonsils shouldn't cause any problems.

I often wonder, though, how much different my life would be without them. Would I breath easier, eat easier, live better? who knows.

Answer 5

This was an interesting site about tonsils and the operation that takes 20 minutes.
http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/throat/tonsils.cfm

Answer 6

Have the doctor check it out. You may need to have it removed.

Answer 7

It's still infected and you need to go back to the doctor.