A 21-year-old male asked:
my right onsil is swollen, not huge but 2x size of my left tonsil, i am not sick. this has been like this for 3 weeks how can i get it back to normal?
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Dr. Suzanne Galli answered
24 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Enlarged tonsil: There are different reasons for an enlarged tonsil, including infection and cancer. A physical examination would provide more ands for you.
Answered on May 30, 2016
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