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How common are enlarged tonsils in adults? mine are grade 4 resulting in apnea
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Tonsils: Relatively common. There are guidelines for tonsillectomy. Depends on frequency of infection, whether or peritonsilar abscess, sleep apnea, etc. rMost tonsils decrease in size in older teens and your adults. Risk/benefit considerations.. See an ENT.
Answered 4/30/2019
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