1. Tonsillitis inflammation or swelling of the tonsils.

2. Adenoids- sits in the back of the nasal cavity and are above the roof of the mouth. lingual tonsils- located on the dorsal surface at the base of the tongue palatine tonsils- small mass of lymphoid tissue between the pillars of the fauces on either side of the pharynx. The parts of the respiratory system that are affected are:

3. Tonsillitis is caused by a virus or bacteria and can pass through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

4. Home Treatments Gargling with warm salt water several times a day Taking over-the-counter pain medicines like ibuprofen Use vaporizer Drink warm liquids Surgical Treatments Tonsillectomy- the surgery to remove tonsils

5. Penicillin is used to fight bacteria in your body. In mild cases of tonsillitis take ibuprofen or tylenol for inflammation

6. Symptoms Fever Bad breath Nasal congestion and runny nose Swollen lymph nodes Red, swollen tonsils covered completely or in patches by pus Difficulty swallowing Headache Abdominal pain Raw, bleeding patches on the tonsils

7. Before Surgery After Surgery Pain is most often in the throat, but it may also be located in the ears, jaw or neck. Take medications, fluids, and get rest But if the following occur call your doctor Bleeding Fever Dehydration Breathing problems