In cases of recurrent tonsillitis, or excessive tonsillar hypertrophy affecting swallowing, breathing, and speech functions, and in some cases of benign tonsillar swelling, it is best to be able to have surgical treatment. Adults can choose local anesthesia for removal, and the cost for unilateral removal is$480. If other preoperative tests are added, the general cost of hospitalization is about$5,000. In children, removal of tonsils requires general anesthesia to be performed. If the traditional cutting method is used, the cost is usually around 7,000 yuan. The more popular way is low-temperature plasma tonsillectomy, which is a minimally invasive method with a disposable tip costing around 3,000-4,000 yuan.