Question
I am 12 years old and have enlarged tonsils. I often get a fever in winter and cough when I have a fever, but I don’t have a high fever or inflammation. I have been treated before, and the doctor recommended a tonsillectomy. What should I do?
Answer
Chronic enlargement of the tonsils indeed often recurs due to colds or fevers, severely disturbing physical health and quality of life. Indications for tonsillectomy include enlarged tonsils that interfere with breathing function, causing symptoms such as snoring, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. If you meet the criteria for tonsillectomy surgery, it should be considered. Even if the tonsils frequently become inflamed but do not interfere with breathing function, surgery should not be performed.