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However, if you have pollen, fiber, food or other allergies then swollen tonsils might occur alongside other familiar symptoms. In some cases this will subside after a few hours. However, if your allergy triggers a serious reaction, it may swell the tonsils and throat to a point where they restrict breathing.
When you think about allergies, you probably think of a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. 1  An allergic reaction can cause your vocal cords to swell. 2  Postnasal drip -- when mucus moves from your nose into your throat -- can irritate your vocal cords.  Coughing and clearing your throat can strain your vocal cords.