How long does it take for a lymphatic follicle to disappear?

How long it takes for lymphatic follicles to disappear depends on the patient’s specific condition and cannot be generalized. Under normal circumstances, the lymphatic follicles are not obvious, but when the patient has inflammation in the pharynx, the lymphatic follicles will be enlarged and hypertrophied, which is called lymphatic follicular hyperplasia. If the lymphoid follicle hyperplasia is caused by acute pharyngitis or acute tonsillitis, the inflammation can subside after 1 week of treatment, and the follicles will be reduced or disappear after the inflammation subsides. In the case of lymphatic follicular hyperplasia caused by chronic pharyngitis, it is difficult for the lymphatic follicles to disappear completely. However, even if they do not disappear, if the patient does not experience significant discomfort, there is no need to be overly concerned. If a patient develops clinical symptoms, such as a feeling of hardness or obstruction in the throat (some patients describe it as a feeling like sticking to a leaf), then prompt intervention in the ENT department is required. In addition, during the illness, patients are advised to improve nutrition and physical fitness, avoid irritating foods, tobacco and alcohol, and wear a mask in dusty or irritating gas environments.