The majority of children do not need a tonsillectomy.” But when done for the right reasons, tonsillectomy offers a meaningful ...

Anatomy and Physiology (Medical / dental students) Tonsils are two oval pads of tissues that are on either side of the throat and project out into it. The uvula is what we see dangling down from ...

The lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils and Peyer’s patches are examples of secondary lymphoid tissue. Chronic inflammation can lead to the development of tertiary lymphoid tissue.

10. Tonsillitis The tonsils are lymph nodes that sit in the back of the mouth. When they're inflamed due to infection, it is known as tonsillitis. Strep throat is a common cause of tonsillitis.

When you have a viral infection, the mucus membranes in the back of your throat can get inflamed and feel itchy. During a viral infection, mucus membranes also tend to produce more mucus to help flush ...