Do You Have to Have Surgery for Enlarged Tonsils?

Question

Is surgery necessary for enlarged tonsils? Previous treatment and outcomes: Taking anti-inflammatory medication and Huasuan tablets, nasal drops and nasal lavage granules. Concerns: Seeking strict treatment, do not want to have surgery.

Answer

The tonsils are the first line of defense in the human mouth. If this defense line does not frequently have issues, we should try to keep it, as it does have some utility. However, if it frequently has problems, swells up with inflammation, or causes difficulty breathing due to frequent inflammation, it cannot be kept because there is a potential risk. Long-term tonsillitis in children can lead to pediatric nephritis, which is something parents and doctors would prefer not to see. Therefore, if they frequently become inflamed or have difficulty breathing due to enlargement, it is recommended to have them removed to prevent endless complications.