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Will enlarged tonsils effect nose breathing?
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Not by themselves, they sometimes are enlarged along with adenoids, found at the back of the nose and they may affect nasal breathing. A thorough ear, nose and throat exam should help clarify.
Answered 2/16/2022
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Enlarged tonsils can effect nose breathing as well as swallowing Get the infection treated in order to have further problems arise..
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