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

And if your tonsils are only swollen on one side with no other symptoms, definitely score a consult with an ear, nose, and throat specialist to get to the bottom of what’s going on.

What Are Tonsils? Everybody's heard of tonsils, but not everybody knows what tonsils do or why they sometimes need to be taken out. I'm Dr. Cindy Gellner and we'll discuss that today on The Scope. So ...

Tonsillitis can result in inflammation, which causes a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and pus-filled spots on the tonsils. Learn tonsillitis symptoms from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a peritonsillar abscess, a potentially dangerous infection that forms next to the tonsils.