What to do if your tonsils are enlarged and it’s hard to swallow?

Enlarged tonsils make it difficult to eat and swallow, and need to be treated for the causes of enlarged tonsils, which can be treated with medication (antibiotics, glucocorticoids), surgery, and general treatment to relieve symptoms.
1. Medication:
(1) Antibiotics: in case of bacterial infections, such as hemolytic streptococcus B and diplococcus pneumoniae, antibiotics, such as cefaclor and amoxicillin, can be given to control the infection, which will help to relieve the congestion and enlargement of the tonsils.
(2) Glucocorticosteroids: such as dexamethasone, budesonide nebulized inhalation, to play the role of anti-inflammatory and reduce swelling.
2. Surgery: If the enlarged tonsils cause difficulty in swallowing and recurrent episodes, surgery can be considered for removal.
3. General treatment: during the treatment period, drink more water, rest more, eat a light diet, prohibit spicy, greasy food.
Tonsillar enlargement is difficult to swallow, it is recommended to consult a doctor, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not self-medication.