yes, strep is a germ of the lining of the throat not just the tonsil part. Joymaker RN
Your tonsils swell up and might have a white film on them in dots
i have mono right now, and behind the swelling of these tonsils is this thick, mucousy like substance.
Yes, swelling of the tonsils is a common symptom of mononucleosis (mono). Tonsillitis and a sore throat are frequently reported alongside other symptoms such as fatigue, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. If you suspect you have mono, it's essential to seek medical advice for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Tonsils, palatine tonsils and Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic (Immune System)
Palatine tonsils and adenoids are NOT synonymous. Palatine tonsils, sometimes called faucial tonsils, are found at the back of the throat. Adenoids are the pharyngeal tonsils, located in the back of the nasal cavity.
Symptoms of Mono are lack of energy, loss of apetite, fever, severe soar throat, chills, and swollen lymph glands.
Tonsils, palatine tonsils and Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic (Immune System)
Both the tonsils are removed during tonsillectomy
The correct spelling is "tonsils."
Tonsils.
No, it is plural, you have two tonsils in your throat.
There are FIVE pairs of tonsils in the pharynx or throat, though the exact number will differ depending on the textbook:Nasal (lymphatic tissue in the nose)Adenoids/Pharangeal/Luschka (nasopharynx)Palatine (oropharynx)Tubal (pharynx side of the auditory tubes)Lingual (oropharynx)Note: the cerebellar tonsil is a structure in the brain.