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Because your infection leans toward one side and does not effect the other.
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Besides the palatine tonsils what other tonsils do humans possess?
pharyngeal tonsil and lingual tonsil
What does it mean if one tonsil is swollen and the other is not and the side that is swollen hurts al the way up into the ear?
tonsils are a pair structure in the region between mouth and pharynx, usually both of them are inflamed and swollen together but occasionally not. There is a tube or a tunnel like structure which is connecting pharynx to the middle ear to equalize pressure by changing in the amount of air within it, when there is some problem in the pharynx like tonsillitis this pain radiate to middle ear and sometimes involved it.
Is it possible to have an overgrown tonsil?
I think its possible, I'm 18 and a couple of times each year my tonsils get extra swollen. I have overgrown tonsils and its kills me wen I swallow :( they're swollen now -_- so yes u are not alone
What can you do for bad breath due to tonsil stones?
Bad breath from tonsils is generally caused by tonsil stones. Possible treatment includes removing the tonsil stones at home, gargling with warm salt water, using antibiotics, or having the tonsil stones removed by a surgeon. Since tonsil stones contain bacteria and other debris, things like mouthwash and gum will not help your bad breath.
What are the three sets of tonsils?
pharyngeal tonsil, palatine tonsil, lingual tonsil
What is the plural for tonsil?
Tonsils is the plural of tonsil
What is the antonym of tonsil?
"Tonsil" is a thing and therefor has no antonym.
Why do I have what feels like a bad cold with slightly sore throat extremely blocked and runny nose and funny feeling in ears but i have a few pale white dots on one tonsil but it isnt swollen?
The off-white deposits (white dots) that you can see in the craters of your tonsils are tonsil stones also known as tonsillitis. It gets lodged in the tonsillar crypt.Larger tonsillitis may cause tonsil infection, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and ear ache.Gargling with salty warm water will help alleviate the discomfort of tonsillitis.
Do you feel like something is in your throath by your ad-oms apple if you tonsil is swollen?
yes, get a mirror and a torch and have a look in your throat you should see some white puss at the back of your throat.
Where can one find tonsil illnesses?
Tonsil illness causes problems with throat - which can result in sore throat, sleeping and breathing disorder. Tonsil illness affects throat filters and reduces ability of the throat to filter bacteria and germs.
What is one of the function of your tonsil?
Your tonsils can trap bacteria from entering your system.
What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning tonsil?
Tonsil/o
