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Does everyone have to get their tonsils out?
NO. Not everyone has to get their tonsils out. The only reason you would have to get your tonsils out is for medical issues such as frequent sore throat.
How many tonssils do you have?
you have 2 tonsils. the left and the right. unless you had a tonsillectomy, then you have none.
What is the site of tonsils?
The tonsils are in the back of your mouth, technically in the pharynx. If you look in the mirror, they are those curvy parts of tissue that are on either side of your uvula. (the punching bag looking thing that hangs from your soft palate)
Are there tonsils on the tongue at the back of the throat?
No, tonsils are located at the back of the throat, not on the tongue. The tonsils are clusters of tissue that act as the body's defense against bacteria and viruses that enter through the mouth and nose.
Which lymphoid tissue trap and remove bacteria entering the throat?
The answer your looking for is the Tonsils, which are small masses of lymphoid tissue positioned around the pharynx (which is the tube or cavity, with its surrounding membrane and muscles,that connects the mouth and nasal passages with the esophagus) *** Go to a mirror and open your mouth up wide. You will see the uvula (the dangling thing at the back of your throat). Behind the uvula are your tonsils that stick out kinda from the left and right sides of your throat like small bulges ... *** Hope I helped XD
Where is the sublingual tonsils?
Sublingual tonsils are the second pair of tonsils that extend inferiorly from the base of tongue as opposed to the pair of palatine tonsils that are seen easily in the back of the oral cavity.
Is it possible to get strep throat without tonsils?
Yes you can. My tonsils were removes when I was 5. I'm 17 now and got strep throat for the first time since, I thought it was impossible cause ny brother used to be a strep carrier until his tonsils were removed and I never got it. But I work at an aftercare and I got it. It's like hell.
What can strep throat do to your lung?
Strep throat primarily affects the throat and tonsils, but if left untreated, the bacteria can lead to complications that may impact the lungs. For instance, it can cause respiratory infections such as pneumonia or exacerbate existing conditions like asthma. Additionally, the inflammatory response from strep throat can lead to a condition called post-streptococcal pneumonia, where the infection spreads or leads to lung complications. Prompt treatment with antibiotics is essential to prevent such complications.
How can you tell if you need your tonsils removed?
AnswerThere may be some swelling, you may get loads of colds. Its best to go to a Dr to get yourself checked out. AnswerBad tonsils can cause bacteria (they are actually a filtering organ) but often children have to have them removed. In the past 15 - 20 years doctors have ceased to remove most children's tonsils, but I disagree (personal opinion) because some children can get constant colds, earaches, sore throats, swollen throats and sleep apnea. When adults have their tonsils out it's a little more traumatic than having them out as a child. It's best to let the doctor diagnose this. It could be something else such as sinus' running down the back of your throat giving you a sore throat, or allergies. I just had mine out, I had Cryptic Tonsil I just found out about 1-2months ago. They can cause infections but nor me or the doctor knows how long I've had Cryptic Tonsil or why I developed them, some people develope them when there born, others later on, but they only diagnosed that when they saw food getting stuck in there (because its holes in the tonsil where food gets stuck, also known as Tonsilitis) I had many throat infections when I was docs never mentioned Cryptic Tonsil, I never heard of them, so I didn't have my tonsils out, and my tonsils never got so big to where I couldn't breath, if they did, then they'd be taken out, but if your having lots of infections, you may have Cryptic Tonsils and no one may know since I guess the only way they can tell is if food is getting stuck in them, and sometimes you can't even see the food when it is stuck in there because there are folds over the tonsils where it can get stuck. I haven't had a throat infection for at least 2 years, but I had them out because they said Cryptic Tonsils only gets worse. Any other way you can tell if you have them, is after you clean your mouth with mouth wash and everything well, take a Q-Tip and gentily swab the tonsil for a few secs, take it out and smell it, if it smells really bad, then you probably have it and should tell the doctor, also check in your throat every time after you eat to see if there is any white stuff back there it would be food.
What are at least three facts about strep throat?
Strep throat is an infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, which is highly contagious and typically spreads through respiratory droplets. Common symptoms include a severe sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes, often accompanied by red and swollen tonsils. Diagnosis is usually confirmed through a rapid strep test or throat culture, and treatment typically involves antibiotics to reduce symptoms and prevent complications. If left untreated, strep throat can lead to serious complications, such as rheumatic fever or kidney inflammation.
Is the voice box on the left side of the throat?
The voice box is medial in the throat,
What is chronic tonsilitis?
I was just diagnosed with this. A year and a half ago I got really sick and my entire tonsils turned white. Not spots, the entire tonsil on both sides were completely white. Apparently the surface of the tonsils died and were decaying. This left large "crypts" in my tonsils. These served as pockets for bacteria and infection. The next year was a pattern of feeling sick and seeing spots in my throat. I used to get sick once every couple months and then more and more frequent. I started coughing up "tonsil stones" and then feeling a little bit better until next sickness. (Tonsil stones are little chunks of bacteria and stuff that grow in your tonsils and smell awful.) I started getting sick a couple times a month and coughing up stones a couple times a week. I feel tired all the time, it is the worst symptom in my opinion. My tonsils are not very swollen, but are always red. My throat doesnt hurt often, but it seems to have become numb. Most the time, I am not too sick to function, but once in a while I get worse. Sometimes I have nausea from swallowing tonsil stones. Sometimes I have a fever and sore throat. Acute Tonsillitis is when you get sick once and get over it. Chronic tonsilitis never goes away although the symptoms seem less severe... but maybe it is because you just get used to it. If you think you have chronic tonsillitis, go to a Otolaryngologist (Ears Nose Throat Doctor). I went to a general physical a few times and they thought I just had strep throat. If you do to a dentist, they will think you just have food stuck in your throat. Go to the right specialist and they will know what you have. I was told that the only way to get it to go away in my case was to get the tonsils removed.
