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What does size 3+ tonsils mean? and what are the effects of having size 3+"tonsils?
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Tonsil size: Tonsils are graded in size from 1 to 4, depending on how they look when your doctor examines you. A size 1+ is barely visible, and a 4+ means the tonsils are so large they touch in the middle. Tonsil size itself doesn't really mean anything, the important thing is whether they cause problems - such as recurrent infections or interfere with your breathing at night, causing sleep apnea.
Answered 1/26/2021
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