ABSTRACT The shape of the tonsils is oval and present in the back of the throat and two in number. These are the lymph nodes which prevent the body from infection. Tonsillitis is commonly found in children between the age of preschool and midteens. There are 2 tubal tonsils, The pharyngeal tonsil, 2 palatial tonsils and the lingual tonsils. In…
What is Tonsillitis? When the lymph nodes (tonsils) that are located on each side of the back of throat becomes infected these are called as tonsillitis. They function as a defense mechanism. It occurs at any age but mostly occurs in childhood. These tonsils maintain the body fluids balance. There are mainly two types of Tonsillitis Recurrent (Acute) Chronic What…