Tonsillitis is a kind of disorder which involves swelling of tonsils. The major reason behind tonsillitis is an infection caused by the bacteria or virus. Tonsils are small lymphoepithelial tissues situated near the oropharynx and nasopharynx. These immunocompetent tissues are the immune system's first line of defense against ingested or inhaled foreign pathogens. They are located on both sides of the throat.
Below are the symptoms of tonsillitis:
The causes of tonsillitis are:
Following treatment options are available for tonsillitis: