Causes and Treatment of Tonsillitis
Causes and Treatment of Tonsillitis We often think of tonsillitis as one of those rites of passages that children go through alongside chickenpox and braces. While the condition does commonly occur during the preschool to middle-teen years, it can happen at any time in life, for a variety of reasons. Understanding Tonsillitis Your tonsils are a part of the lymphatic system, which is responsible for eliminating toxins and harmful microorganisms (including viruses and bacteria) from your body. Your tonsils work by trapping inhaled particles and delivering them to the lymphatic system to be neutralized. There are three pairs of tonsils in your body: Pharyngeal tonsils , also known as adenoids, located at the roof of your mouth near where your nose connects to your throat Lingual tonsils located behind the tongue Palatine tonsils located at the back of the throat Causes The majority of cases of tonsillitis are caused by a virus...