Tonsils symptoms

What is tonsillar hypertrophy? Tonsillar hypertrophy is the medical term for persistently enlarged Enlarged tonsils can be a sign of infection or irritation from things like smoke or polluted air. Some people just naturally have larger tonsils. In other cases, there’s no known cause. Tonsillar hypertrophy is particularly common in children, though it can also affect adults. Children Enlarged tonsils don’t always cause symptoms. However, if they’re very large, they can partially block your throat, affecting your breathing. Other possible signs and symptoms of enlarged tonsils include: • difficulty breathing through the nose • mouth breathing • noisy breathing • loud snoring • • restless sleep • daytime sleepiness • constant runny nose • repeated ear or • trouble eating in young children • bad breath Tonsillar hypertrophy tends to affect children, but experts aren’t sure why. Some children are simply born with larger tonsils. There might also be a genetic link, as tonsillar hypertrophy In both children and adults, enlarged tonsils may also be a sign of an underlying bacterial or viral infection, such as: • • • • These infections all share some common symptoms, including: • sore throat • fever • fatigue • swollen glands in the neck Other things that can make your tonsils swell and look larger include: • • exposure to irritants such as secondhand smoke and pollution in the air • It’s best to have painful enlarged tonsils checked out by a doctor to rule out a potential infectio...