Tonsillitis (and Adenoid Infection) Causes, Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What are the tonsils and adenoids? The tonsils and adenoids are composed of tissues that are similar to the lymph nodes or glands found in the neck or other parts of the body. Together, they are part of a ring of glandular tissue (Waldeyer's ring) encircling the back of the throat. The tonsils are the two masses of tissue on either side of the back of the throat. Normal tonsils are usually