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What Could Cause Enlarged Tonsils In A 5 Years Old Child?

My son is 5 years old and has large tonsils and have become more aware that when eating he s choking, I ve been to my doctor who have referred me and my son to the ear, nose and throat hospital but still awaiting appointment , however he has all the sytomes of apnea alway ill with cough, heavy snoring, stops breathing for few seconds so on
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Hello. I just read through your question. There is no way to prevent naturally enlarged tonsils. Some of us just develop them. Not every person with enlarged tonsils are symptomatic. However, based on your description, your son is showing symptoms. It is good that he will be seen by an ENT. Don't worry that you are still awaiting the appointment. He will be fine until then. The best thing to do now is wait for the ENT's opinion. Good luck.
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What Could Cause Enlarged Tonsils In A 5 Years Old Child?

Hello. I just read through your question. There is no way to prevent naturally enlarged tonsils. Some of us just develop them. Not every person with enlarged tonsils are symptomatic. However, based on your description, your son is showing symptoms. It is good that he will be seen by an ENT. Don t worry that you are still awaiting the appointment. He will be fine until then. The best thing to do now is wait for the ENT s opinion. Good luck.