Tonsillitis Guide: Chronic Symptoms & Surgery Removal

Symptoms, treatment options, and risk factors associated with chronic tonsillitis and tonsil stones, including the necessity and side effects of surgical removal.

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Functions of the Tonsils

The tonsils are part of the lymphatic system. Comprised of lymphatic tissue, each tonsil is located on either side of the back of the throat. Usually, tonsils are equal in size, pink in color, and covered with small deep depressions called crypts. Each set of tonsils is composed of three types.

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