However, when the tonsils are invaded by bacteria and viruses, they are prone to inflammation and swelling of the tonsils. The tonsillar enlargement is clinically classified into three different levels of severity: degree I, degree II and degree III.
Grade I tonsillar enlargement extends beyond the lingual-palatal arch, but does not reach the pharyngopalatal arch. The symptoms are mild, and the patient will experience redness and swelling of the tonsils.
Grade II tonsillar enlargement exceeds the pharyngopalatine arch but does not reach the midline of the posterior pharyngeal wall. The symptoms are mild and the patient will experience painful redness and swelling of the tonsils.
Grade III tonsillar enlargement exceeds the midline of the posterior pharyngeal wall, and the symptoms are more severe. Patients may experience ear symptoms, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and ear congestion. When the tonsils are enlarged the patient’s nose will show symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, open mouth breathing, speech with nasal congestion and rhinitis; also if the inflammation is relatively large the patient will have symptoms such as low fever, shortness of breath and throat discomfort.
Patients should take timely treatment according to the degree of tonsillar enlargement. If the symptoms of enlarged tonsils are relatively mild, it is recommended to take some anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs; if the enlarged tonsils have recurrent attacks and have developed for its health complications, such as nephritis and breathing difficulties, it is recommended to undergo surgical treatment according to the physical quality.
Enlarged tonsils are clinically classified into three degrees, and patients are advised to take timely treatment according to the severity.