Small Organs Located At The Back of The Throat And Are Part of The Lymphatic System

Before we define what tonsillitis is, it is necessary to know about tonsils first. Tonsils are small organs located at the back of the throat and are part of the lymphatic system (lymph nodes). While tonsillitis is a condition when the tonsils become inflamed or inflamed. This condition is generally experienced by children aged 3-7 years. Even so, tonsillitis can also occur in adults, especially the elderly. Tonsillitis (tonsillitis) is usually caused by a viral infection but can be from a bacterial infection. Symptoms include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and painful lymph nodes to the touch, due to inflammation of the two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat. Most of the causes of this disease are cold viruses (adenovirus, rhinovirus, influenza, coronavirus, etc.). The second most common cause is bacterial infection with Group A Streptococcus B-hemoliticus, which is also the germ that causes strep throat. Tonsillitis is characterized by symptoms of swollen tonsils or sore throat when swallowing, speaking, to difficulty breathing. Although tonsillitis is generally not dangerous, you are still advised to see a doctor if the symptoms last more than 4 days.