Tonsillitis

Tonsils sit at the back of your throat, behind the tongue. Tonsils catch 'germs' before they infect the throat, mouth, or sinus. When the tonsils become infected it is called tonsillitis. Sometimes the tonsils will need to be removed.

KidsHealth: Tonsillitis - Answers questions about tonsils, how they get infected, and how it is treated.
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Tonsillitis - Description, symptoms, and treatment for tonsillitis provided.
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Doctor Secrets: Tonsillitis - Simple explanation and pictures of infected tonsils.
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Tonsils and Tonsillectomy - Fact sheet explains what tonsils are and what to expect when they have to be removed.
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Movie: Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery - Online video provides details about having the tonsils removed.
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eMedicine Health: Tonsillitis - Explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment, with advice on when to seek medical care.
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