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Can having a tonsillectomy cause snoring problems?

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Snorring: Usually tonsillectomy improves or cures snorring. Temporarily, swelling after surgery can cause snorring.

Answered 7/18/2012

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Usually no: Usually, removing the tonsils makes the airway larger, which helps decrease the snoring. But if you were a snorer before, then it can persist after this treatment.

Answered 8/29/2012

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