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Adenoids

What are tonsils?

Tonsils are lumps of tissue at the back of the throat. There are two of them, one on each side. Along with the adenoids, tonsils are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps body fluids in balance. Tonsils and adenoids work by trapping the germs coming in through the mouth and nose.

What is tonsillitis?

Tonsillitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. Sometimes along with tonsillitis, the adenoids are also swollen.

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  1. Tonsillitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... in through the mouth and nose. What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. Sometimes along with tonsillitis, the adenoids are also swollen. What causes tonsillitis? ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tonsillitis.html - Health Topics
  2. Tonsillitis 
    Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. ... body. A bacterial or viral infection can cause tonsillitis. Strep throat is a common cause. The infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001043.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Peritonsillar abscess 
    Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis . It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Peritonsillar abscess most often occurs in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000986.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Tonsillitis (American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery)  
    Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils, which are lymph glands located in the back of ...
    https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/tonsillitis - External Health Links
  5. My Child Has Tonsillitis. Will He Need to Have His Tonsils Removed? (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
    tonsillitis~ inflammation of tonsils~ tonsil removal~ adenoid~ enlarged tonsil~ infection~ symptoms of tonsillitis~ treating tonsillitis~ lymph nodes~ ...
    https://www.healthychildren.org/.../Pages/Tonsillitis.aspx - External Health Links
  6. Difference between a Sore Throat, Strep, and Tonsillitis (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
    Sore Throat/Diagnosis and Tests ... Sore Throat ... Tonsillitis/Specifics ... Tonsillitis ... American Academy of Pediatrics
    https://www.healthychildren.org/...Throat-Strep-and-Tonsillitis.aspx - External Health Links
  7. Tonsillitis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Tonsillitis/Start Here ... Tonsillitis ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../symptoms-causes/syc-20378479?p=1 - External Health Links
  8. Tonsillitis (For Teens) (Nemours Foundation)  
    Tonsillitis/Teenagers ... Tonsillitis
    https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/tonsillitis.html - External Health Links
  9. Tonsillitis (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation)  
    Tonsillitis/Start Here ... Tonsillitis
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/tonsillitis.html - External Health Links
  10. Tonsillitis (For Kids) (Nemours Foundation)  
    Tonsillitis/Children ... Tonsillitis
    https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/tonsillitis.html - External Health Links
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