What to do about long-term tonsil enlargement
Disease description:
The tonsils have been swollen for the past few years, with frequent recurrent episodes. What should be done for chronically enlarged tonsils?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Long-term tonsillar hypertrophy can be treated with antibiotic medications under a doctor's guidance, commonly including cefuroxime and ampicillin. These may be combined with glucocorticoid nasal sprays such as budesonide nasal spray or mometasone furoate nasal spray. If symptoms are severe and the above medications prove ineffective, patients can go to the hospital for surgical removal of the tonsils.
