Tonsils

More than 500,000 tonsillectomies are performed each year on children. While tonsillectomies used to be far more commonplace, it’s still one of the most common pediatric surgeries performed in the United States. Palm Beach Sinus Doctors are here to treat all your tonsillitis symptoms. What are tonsils? Tonsils are small organs located in the back of…

What are tonsils and what are they for? The main function of the tonsils (palatine tonsils) is to produce antibodies to fight disease-causing microorganisms, acting as great allies of the immune system. They are extremely rich in lymphocytes (cells that act to defend the body) and are located in a strategic position (between the mouth,…

What Is a Tonsillectomy? The surgery for removing your tonsils is called a tonsillectomy. The tonsils are lymph tissue or masses located in the back of your throat, one on each side. As part of the lymphatic system, tonsils help your body to fight infection. In fact, they are the first to encounter pathogens as…