The largest tonsils ever recorded being removed were from a 21 year old. One of his tonsils measured 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) long, 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) wide, and 0.7 inch (1.8 cm) thick, while the other measured 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) long, 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, and 0.7 inch (1.8 cm) thick.
I've been acutely aware of my tonsils now for a few years. Whenever a doctor has to look at my throat it's always a topic of conversation. They are pretty big, not a point of pride, but rather like those people who don't get social cues, you'd like to exit the conversation but they keep incessantly talking. My tonsils are not getting the "I'd like to quit you" vibe. Instead they house bacteria and viruses and continue to linger prominently in the back of my throat.
Apparently (and maybe I need new doctors) I'm passed the age of the tonsil removal surgery. I've been told they are here to stay and I must find a way to deal with them. Gurgling with salt water, nasal rinses, cold smoothies, cough drops are ways I try to combat their gargantuan nature.
So far in this battle I am losing. I suppose, just like those socially inept people, my tonsils will stick around until they have deemed it appropriate to do otherwise.
I've been acutely aware of my tonsils now for a few years. Whenever a doctor has to look at my throat it's always a topic of conversation. They are pretty big, not a point of pride, but rather like those people who don't get social cues, you'd like to exit the conversation but they keep incessantly talking. My tonsils are not getting the "I'd like to quit you" vibe. Instead they house bacteria and viruses and continue to linger prominently in the back of my throat.
Apparently (and maybe I need new doctors) I'm passed the age of the tonsil removal surgery. I've been told they are here to stay and I must find a way to deal with them. Gurgling with salt water, nasal rinses, cold smoothies, cough drops are ways I try to combat their gargantuan nature.
So far in this battle I am losing. I suppose, just like those socially inept people, my tonsils will stick around until they have deemed it appropriate to do otherwise.
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