Tonsils are a collection of tissues that help to filter out bacteria and other germs to prevent infection in the body. The palatine tonsils are two oval shaped structures that are located in the back of the mouth and when they get infected it leads to sore throat. Tonsillitis is the term used to describe the inflammation of the tonsils which can be caused either due to a viral or a bacterial infection. It is very common and affects more than 1 million of the population every year. The treatment for tonsillitis can range from home remedies to OTC antibiotics and finally surgery.
In this video, an in depth knowledge of tonsillitis and it’s various treatment options are discussed.
- What are tonsils?
- What is the role of tonsils in our body?
- What are tonsil stones/tonsillolithe?
- What are the symptoms of tosillolithe?
- What is the treatment of tonsil stones?
- What is tonsillectomy?
- What are methods in which tonsils can be removed?
- What is the home remedy for infected tonsils?
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