Question 1

Info on enlarged tonsils and adenoids please? do they both need to come out?

Accepted Answer

These are organs which help to combat inflammation.  When they are enlarged it suggests they are earning their keep by warding off disease.  They seldom need to be removed unless they are interfering with other functions or creating problems.  If that occurs, see your ENT doctor and ask their opinion.  Good luck.

Question 2

Need doctor's help! will infant formula allergies cause enlarged tonsils and adenoids?

Accepted Answer

Not likely. Typically, infant formula allergies cause abdominal symptoms, such as pain, diarrhea, etc...

Question 3

Is it serious to have large tonsils and slightly enlarged adenoids?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children is a common finding. Unless the tonsils and adenoids are causing more problems than they are worth (labored breathing at night is impacting the quality of sleep or there are recurrent infections) then the size is of no great consequence. A visit to an ENT doc is still recommended to fully evaluate.

Question 4

Scheduled surgery for tonsillectomy & adenoids due to abnormally large tonsils & tonsillitis.will they burn them? isn't there another way? 16&afraid

Accepted Answer

I understand your concerns and would suggest you discuss this with the ENT doctor who will be doing the surgery.

Question 5

Would you remove large tonsils/adenoids if 3 yr old mouth breaths, wakes often, moans, chews and sometimes lightly snores in his sleep.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms you are describing are consistent with signs of airway obstruction. Before removing tonsils and/or adenoids (adenoids are the usual cause), evaluation by an ENT specialist, with a sleep study would be recommended.

Question 6

My 3 year old daughter has enlarged tonsils and adnoids. what should we do for her to avoid surgery?

Accepted Answer

If the enlarged tonsils and adenoids are causing sleep issues such as apnea, recurrent pharyngitis, difficulty in swallowing or eating then a t &a is probably going to be the most effective procedure.  Use of intranasal steroids is sometimes helpful.  Searching for allergies - such as to mold, dust mites or pet dander can sometimes be very helpful.

Question 7

Can you give me suggestions with swollen tonsils/adenoids?

Accepted Answer

At 33 years of age, my concern with large tonsils is a sleep disorder which can be serious.  How do you know that your adenoids are hypertrophic (enlarged)? At your age, usually the adenoids are atrophic (very small).  See an ENT doctor to determine whether removal of tonsils is appropriate.

Question 8

I have swollen tonsils and adenoids and ringing ears, is this all connected? im having tonsils and adenoids taken out, will this solve my tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Swollen tonsiles could be sign of infection or just immune response to various stimuli. Adenosids swells as result of allergic rhinitis, infection etc. Unless it is frequent bacerial tonsilitis or adenoids and tonsils are so large that obstruct the breathing - no reason to remove them. But ringing in ears may be associated with sever econgestion and adenoids  enlargment . Consult ENT .

Question 9

Just had my tonsils and adenoids removed. what food am i allowed to eat?

Accepted Answer

Tolerate. For first few days, swallowing will be hard. Cold liquids feel better. Popsicles are classics. Also jello. Cold ensure (even in a shake or smoothie) will be better nutrition. Then try soft  puréed foods (applesauce, soups). In 5-7 days you should be able to swallow more solid food if chewed well. I tried pepperoni pizza at day 4-didn't feel very good, but got better after that.

Question 10

Is there any way i can make my tongue swelling go down? i just had tonsils and adenoids taken out yesterday, i literally can't eat anything b/c tongue

Accepted Answer

Most important is to remain hydrated. Sucking on ice cubes or popsicles can help keep you hydrated and help swelling and pain. Try crushed ice or soft sorbet, ice cream, frozen yogurt. Buy real fruit products and steer clear of any that irritate (citrus) or freeze juice in ice trays and crush using a blender. Use adult dose of children's liquid Ibuprofen for inflammation and pain 4x/day.

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Need doctor's help! will infant formula allergies cause enlarged tonsils and adenoids?

Is it serious to have large tonsils and slightly enlarged adenoids?

Scheduled surgery for tonsillectomy & adenoids due to abnormally large tonsils & tonsillitis.will they burn them? isn't there another way? 16&afraid

Would you remove large tonsils/adenoids if 3 yr old mouth breaths, wakes often, moans, chews and sometimes lightly snores in his sleep.

My 3 year old daughter has enlarged tonsils and adnoids. what should we do for her to avoid surgery?

Can you give me suggestions with swollen tonsils/adenoids?

I have swollen tonsils and adenoids and ringing ears, is this all connected? im having tonsils and adenoids taken out, will this solve my tinnitus?

Just had my tonsils and adenoids removed. what food am i allowed to eat?

Is there any way i can make my tongue swelling go down? i just had tonsils and adenoids taken out yesterday, i literally can't eat anything b/c tongue

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