Can getting your tonsils removed cause you to snore?

Tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils) is sometimes performed to treat chronic tonsillitis, sleep apnea, or other airway obstructions.

While removing the tonsils can indeed reduce or eliminate snoring caused by enlarged or obstructed tonsils, it's important to note that not everyone who snores will experience this outcome after a tonsillectomy.

Additionally, some individuals may develop or experience new snoring patterns or sleep disturbances after tonsillectomy due to changes in the structures and dynamics of the airway.