Tag Archives: Tonsillitis

The tonsils are actually lymph nodes and are found at the back of the throat. Their function is to prevent pathogens from infecting the body. But, occasionally, the pathogens are too strong for these organs and they themselves can be infected with viral or bacterial microorganisms. Inflammation and infection along… Continue reading →

The most common symptoms of tonsillitis include chills, fever, muscle aches, headache, coughing, difficult and painful swallowing and a severe sore throat. Its visual symptoms can include cases of neck, face and eyes swelling and swollen tonsils that may show a purulent exudative coating of white patches caused by pus…. Continue reading →