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.

Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics in primary care. To determine whether a patient needs antibiotics, doctors use the so-called Centor Criteria ...

Taking antibiotics without a doctor’s consultation can increase your risk of antibiotic resistance, cause drug interactions, ...

A sore throat on one side can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. Postnasal drip can lead to soreness in just one side of the throat. Tonsillitis may affect tonsils on just one side of your ...