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The tonsils are two small lymphoid organs that lie one on each side of the throat. They can be seen just behind the back of the tongue. Normally, they are about the size of a bean but they can become very much larger if severely infected. They protect

the throat against disease germs. When tonsils become sore and swollen they can serve as "barometers" for the body indicating an infection elsewhere in the body. Tonsillitis refer to acute inflammation of the tonsils. The illness occurs primarily in children, but adults are also sometimes affected.

Latest Publication and Research on Tonsillitis - Updated on 12/05/2011

Acquisition of Complement Factor H Is Important for Pathogenesis of Streptococcus pyogenes Infections: Evidence from Bacterial In Vitro Survival and Human Genetic Association. - Published by PubMed

Comparing postoperative quality of life in children after microdebrider intracapsular tonsillotomy and tonsillectomy. - Published by PubMed

[Pneumonia caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum: is Lemierre syndrome still current?]. - Published by PubMed

Pseudoaneurysm of the left internal carotid artery following tonsillectomy. - Published by PubMed

Efficacy and safety of garenoxacin in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by: eros457(Guest) Posted on: 03/01/2012

That's not very helpful. Should I be sleeping all day? Can I go out and party till 6am? Should I eat or starve? What should I eat?

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Posted by: anupsayu(Guest) Posted on: 10/10/2009

washing ur mouth with saline or salt solution is much effective..

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Posted by: mzaynuddin(Guest) Posted on: 12/04/2008

i think any cold thing may cause bad situation of tonsils & inflammation

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