2007-05-08 22:14:09 · 11 answers · asked by rmu07 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
you have to go to an EENT, a specialist doctor for eyes, ears, nose, and throat. you feel like being suffocated only if the tonsils are too swollen (grade 3 to grade 4 tonsil size) because they cover or almost cover the opening in your pharynx leading to the esophagus (digestive) and larynx (pulmonary), thats why you cant swallow or have a hard time breathing.
be sure to take your antibiotics for 1 whole week if prescribed. if you had more than 7 tonsilliis in a year, you will be advised to have a tonsilectomy since if not, the bacteria in the tonsils can go to your heart causing damage in your heart valves.
2007-05-08 22:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by MOKONG C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do need to see a doctor. Don't let everyone freak you out. Your tonsils can swell drastically from a simple strep infection, which can be cured with a dose of antibiotics. In the mean time, you may find it easier to breath at night if you sleep sitting up. Feel better soon!
2016-05-18 22:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had this problem before.
Firstly- go to the local casualty ward if you are having trouble breathing
take some anti-inflammatories like ibprofen
take any antibiotics the dr has given you (you need to see one ASAP to give you some)
in the mean time also suck some anti-inflammatory lozenges, like cepacol or difflam
2007-05-08 22:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by ozgurl6827 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like antibiotics, but I think infected tonsils most possibly means that you do need them. Go to the doctor so he can decide!
2007-05-08 22:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by Amelie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds a bit like tonsillitis.. You should go to a doctor and get it checked out.
2007-05-08 22:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by J... 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try doing gargle 4 times a day with lukewarm water and add a pinch of salt to it. If it does not get better with it consult any good doctor.
2007-05-08 22:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by Raghvendra 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get the tonsils removed by surgery.
2007-05-08 22:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by vnbmuliyala 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't take carelessness in the matter of health. go to a good doctor and tell your problem.till then don't pickles and drink mild water.avoid yourself to a direct cold causei.i.e a.c ,cooler,cold drink,ice-cream
2007-05-08 22:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by sachin s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you must gragle with slightly warm saline water before going to bed
2007-05-08 22:27:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the ER ASAP!!!
2007-05-08 22:17:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋