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My large tonsils are making me hard to breathe and my doctor advise to remove them. does my tonsils can affect my heart?
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Sleep apnea: Difficulty breathing places strain on the heart. This is worsened at night in those with obstructive sleep apnea. If tonsils ate affecting air movement then it may be possible that there is a relationship.
Answered 12/5/2012
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