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The tonsils
are small, glandular structures that are located at the back of your mouth and
nose. These structures are part of the immune system, trapping any bacteria,
viruses, or debris that you might breathe in.
Tonsils may vary in size based on your individual characteristics. Usually,
every person has three sets of tonsils
on each side of the throat.
Palatine Tonsils
and Their Functions
The palatine tonsils
are located at the rear of the throat. These structures are made up of tissue
covered with pink mucosa, containing small pits called crypts.
Swelling and turning red in response to infection,
the tonsils
are involved in the lymphatic system. They help the body combat any foreign
material entering the mouth that could be damaging.
This function is accomplished through proteins
called antibodies, which are produced by immune cells inside the tonsils.
Antibodies are responsible for killing germs and preventing infections in the
mouth, throat, and lungs.
Pharyngeal Tonsils
and Their Functions
Another major pair of tonsils
is called the pharyngeal tonsils,
which are commonly known as the adenoids. The adenoids are masses of lymphatic
tissue that are located on the top portion of the nasal cavity, behind the nose
the soft palate.
If the adenoids become inflamed as the result of
infection, they can swell and obstruct breathing through the nose. This
blockage can interfere with sinus drainage and create infections in the sinus
and middle ear. The adenoids tend to be largest during childhood, but decrease
in size once you reach adulthood.
Lingual Tonsils and Their Functions
The final pair of tonsils
is the lingual tonsils,
which are located at the base of the tongue. Similar to the palatine tonsils,
the lingual tonsils
are groupings of lymphatic tissue with crypts that lead to lower lymphatic
tissue.
However, the crypts in the lingual tonsils
are drained effective by small mucous glands, making the presence of any
infection very rare.
Infection is most common in the palatine tonsils
and the adenoids.
Usually, infection in these structures is the
results of glandular enlargement and poor drainage.
The two most frequent problems in the palatine tonsils
and the adenoids are recurrent infections in the nose and throat, which leads
to difficulty breathing, swallowing, and sleeping. If you are experiencing
these symptoms, see your doctor for an examination.
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