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My throat swells too often. Should I get a tonsillectomy?

If you suffer from tonsillitis with a high fever more than 3-4 times a year, or if your snoring is excessively severe while sleeping, surgery may be considered. However, since tonsils are a part of our body's defense system, it's preferable not to undergo surgery if the frequency of swelling can be reduced through immune therapy.

편도는 나이가 들면서 자연스럽게 크기가 줄어듭니다. 조금만 더 견뎌보시길 권합니다.

  • 단점: 편도 절제 수술을 하더라도 인두염이나 기관지염은 여전히 발생할 수 있습니다.
  • 한방: 구풍해독탕 등의 처방은 목의 열을 내리고 염증을 가라앉히는 데 효과가 탁월합니다.
  • 관리: 소금물 가글을 통해 목의 세균을 줄이는 습관을 들이는 것이 좋습니다.
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