George, Iowa. George is a city in Lyon County, Iowa, United States, along the Little Rock River. The population was 1,080 at the 2010 census. The ZIP Code for George is 51237.
Abnormally enlarged tonsil tissue is referred to as tonsil hypertrophy. Patients suffering from tonsil hypertrophy may be prone to snoring. Patients suffering from tonsil hypertrophy may experience difficulty swallowing. Enlarged tonsils may result in frequent ear infections. Medication may be required to treat abnormally enlarged tonsils.
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids. Hypertrophy means enlargement. Hypertrophy of the tonsils and the adenoids means this tissue is enlarged. Tonsils and adenoids have a role in helping the body fight infection. They trap bacteria and viruses entering through the throat. The tonsils are located on both sides of the back of the throat.