The tonsils are an integral part of the body’s immune function. They are the body’s first defense mechanism against germs and viruses that enter the body through your mouth, per Mayo Clinic.

It can be hard to tell the difference between viral and bacterial tonsillitis from symptoms alone. However, tonsillitis caused by a viral infection may be milder than tonsillitis caused by a bacterial ...

Chronic tonsillitis is an ongoing infection of the tonsils. If you have chronic tonsillitis, you may need to have your tonsils removed. Share on Pinterest Edwin Tan/Getty Images Tonsillitis is an ...