The tonsils are normal structures located on each side of the back of the throat. Tonsils form a part of the immune system and produce antibodies to fight germs that attack the mouth. The tonsils can become infected and, therefore, can enlarge, causing a condition called Tonsillitis. There are two types of tonsillitis:
- Acute tonsillitis, which refers to the occasional tonsil infection
- Recurrent tonsillitis, which refers to recurring tonsil infections