The tonsils

Tonsillitis is a very common childhood ailment and is caused by the inflammation of the tonsils. So what are the tonsils? The tonsils are masses of lymph tissue located on the right and left at the back of the throat. Scientists are still trying to pin down the exact function of the tonsils, but they surmise that the tonsils act as a filter and prevent the spread of infections in the throat, mouth and sinuses from spreading to other parts of the body. Studies also show that the tonsils produce antibodies or cells that fight disease.