What is tonsillitis?

Also known as: inflammation of the tonsils.

Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils, which are a pair of oval-shaped pads that rest at the back of the throat. Tonsillitis can cause a number of problematic symptoms and tends to recur in many people.

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Reviewed by: Yamilet Tirado, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM