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

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.

Your tonsils are oval-shaped pads of tissue in the back of your throat, one on each side. They work as part of your body’s immune system to filter bacteria and viruses.