As a child, I had my adenoids removed. I had recurring tonsilitus and strep
as a child too. The last couple of months (I am now 24), I have noticed that
my right tonsil is quite a bit larger than my left. I went to my college's
health services center, and when my throat was checked, the RN told me that
there was no redness or "inflammation". I have no sore throats, and no other
symptoms. She told me I just might have a larger right tonsil then my left.
She said she wasn't to worried about it. Is she right?
Reply: -------------------------
I would consider having an examination by a primary care physician or perhaps an otolaryngologist. In most cases, an apparent asymmetry in the size of one's tonsils is related to anatomic location. The tonsils are usually very similar in size but one is more embedded in the surround throat musculature whereas the other sticks out more. If one tonsil is indeed significantly larger than the other, an examination by a specialist is warranted.
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Steve Dankle, MD
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Milwaukee, Wis
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