Enlarged tonsils usually shrink after the onset of puberty, usually between the ages of 10 and 13. The specific age is also related to the individual’s physical condition and the presence of throat diseases. Tonsils are important organs of the human body and are the largest lymphatic tissue in the pharynx; they have immune function and are immunologically active organs that protect the upper respiratory tract and even the entire organism from invasion by germs. Under normal circumstances, the tonsils begin to develop around the age of one week, during the age of 4 to 10 years, with the gradual development of the child, the exposure to allergens gradually increased, the tonsils will gradually increase in size, is the physiological hypertrophy of the tonsils. After entering puberty, due to the gradual decline in the immune function of the tonsils, the tonsils enter the physiological atrophy period, tonsil enlargement began to gradually shrink. For young people whose tonsils begin to shrink, the diet should be light, easy to digest, rich in nutritious food; pay attention to ensure oral hygiene, avoid tonsil inflammation. At the same time, pay attention to overwork, cold and flu and other factors, can also lead to tonsil inflammation. Enlarged tonsils usually start to shrink at the age of 10 to 13 during puberty, and during the shrinking period, attention should be paid to avoid causing inflammation of the tonsils. If you feel unwell, please consult a doctor promptly.