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I have had tonsillitis 6 times in the past 3 years, i now have a permanently swollen left tonsil. i snore at night and i struggle to breathe well ?

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Dr. Mary Bergum answered

Tonsillitis: Make sure you see your physician every time you get tonsillitis and talk with them about the possibility of having them removed.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 2/15/2016

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A member asked:

I have had tonsillitis 6 times in the past 3 years, i now have a permanently swollen left tonsil. i snore at night and i struggle to breathe well ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Bergum answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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