Once a more common surgical procedure, tonsillectomies are now reserved only for certain situations.

1. Tonsillectomy Risks and Benefits

2. Once a more common surgical procedure,
tonsillectomies are now reserved only for
certain situations.

3. About Tonsillitis and Tonsil Stones
Tonsils reside in the back of the throat as “gland-like structures”. They contain lymphocytes, which help fight infection. The role of
tonsils in the immune system is that they act like a net that traps viruses and bacteria. When they do their job correctly, they can
help keep the body healthy. When they do not, they can develop tonsil stones (tonsilloliths) or they can become inflamed, which is
called tonsillitis. Tonsil stones form when debris hardens and calcifies, getting trapped in the tonsils. They are more likely in
people who have repeated tonsillitis. Tonsil stones may or may not have symptoms, but generally, they can cause white debris,
sore throat, bad breath, ear pain, tonsil swelling, and difficulty swallowing. Read more.