Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Tonsils are important lymphoid tissues which helps in offering protection against infections of the oropharynx region. It needs to be removed only when it gets inflammed and cause obstruction symptoms like difficulty in swallowing or breathing during sleep. Otherwise, swollen tonsils can be managed conservatively by taking decongestant medications and doing salt water gargling regularly. Taking medicated lozanges would also help. In case the swollen tonsils are bothering you, you can get its status checked by consulting ENT specialist, so that it could be appropriately managed. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.