Most of us only notice our tonsils when they become swollen or infected. Here are some facts you may not know about tonsils.

Tonsillitis, characterized by inflammation of the tonsils, can present differently in children compared to adults. This condition primarily affects the palatine tonsils, but it can also involve the ...

The palatine tonsils are located on either side of the back of the throat and are the only ones visible without specialized equipment. The adenoids are situated high in the throat behind the nose and ...

In conclusion, this large cohort study revealed that lingual tonsillectomy carries a higher risk of postoperative complications in comparison to palatine tonsillectomy, both in adults and in ...

Lingual tonsils, which are at the back of the tongue; A bit contrary to their function, the tonsils can become infected. When examining your tonsils, a physician will ask for your medical history, ...

Chronic tonsillitis is a medical condition that causes swelling of the pharyngeal tonsils and back of the throat lasting longer than two weeks. Symptoms include an ongoing sore throat, enlarged ...

Factors associated with lingual tonsil hypertrophy in Canadian adults. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017;46(01):32; 29 Sung MW, Lee WH, Wee JH, Lee CH, Kim E, Kim JW. Factors associated with ...

Tonsillitis is usually painful, especially while swallowing. How bad it feels can vary, as everyone experiences pain differently, Clark says. Along with a sore throat, there can be the ...

Lingual tonsillitis is inflammation of the lingual tonsils found near the back of your tongue. It usually resolves with or without treatment within a week. In rare cases, ...