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Is it normal for tonsils to change shape during teenage-hood?
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Tonsils go through a gradual progression during lifetime. They grow faster than the kid doing their work in childhood peaking in relative size at 7-9 when many kids snore as a result. They remain that size while the kid grows, making them relatively smaller by 16. Their pattern of infection and recovery can alter this baseline pattern.
Answered 10/30/2022
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Tonsils tend to regress over time and will be difficult to see unless there's a throat or similar infection going on.
Answered 10/31/2022
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