Does tonsil hypertrophy in children necessarily require surgery?

Patient's question:

The child is over 5 years old and snores at night. Today, they were examined at the county hospital, and the results were: enlarged tonsils. The doctor recommended surgery. Please ask: Is surgery necessary in this case? Can medication be used instead? If surgery is unavoidable, can it be postponed until the child is older? Desired help: Tonsillectomy for a child

Doctor's answer:

Children have lower immunity, and if their tonsils are removed, it is equivalent to removing the first line of defense of the human immune system. It is recommended not to remove them unless absolutely necessary.
Pay attention to dressing the child appropriately based on the weather, adding or removing clothes in a timely manner. Encourage regular physical exercise and consume foods rich in vitamins and calcium.
Additionally, swollen tonsils in children can be treated with medication for inflammation, (atomized therapy), and surgical treatment. If the child has difficulty breathing and experiences recurrent episodes, surgical treatment may be considered.