The tonsils are an integral part of the body’s immune function. They are the body’s first defense mechanism against germs and viruses that enter the body through your mouth, per Mayo Clinic.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A painful sore throat that lingers, making it tough to swallow or even breathe well could be tonsillitis. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital says it’s a common childhood ...

While the mere mention of tonsillitis can trigger fear that a trip to the hospital is coming to remove those tonsils, the infection can actually mean many things. “Strep throat is a common cause of ...

A sore throat on one side can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. Postnasal drip can lead to soreness in just one side of the throat. Tonsillitis may affect tonsils on just one side of your ...

A chronic sore throat lasts for more than 10 days and doesn't go away on its own. While most sore throats are caused by a bacterial or viral infection, a chronic sore throat may have other causes.

The palatine or faucial tonsils, commonly known as just tonsils, sit in the back of the throat and consist of lymphatic tissue. Along with the pharyngeal, tubal, and lingual tonsils, they defend ...