Have you ever experienced a sore throat or had difficulty swallowing? It may be caused by tonsillitis. Let’s look at the causes of it and how to treat it.
Dr. Alex
What causes it?
Chronic tonsillitis is a long inflammatory process in your tonsils. When tonsils are healthy, they help your immune system fight off infections. Despite this, the immune system sometimes views the tonsil's activity as hostile, known as an autoimmune reaction.
Doctors are unclear on why this happens. They consider the situation when tonsils lose their capabilities as another reason for chronic inflammation. Chronic tonsillitis often accompanies asthma and allergies. Even after years of research on this issue, experts are still at odds on the exact causes.
Remedies for tonsillitis
Since the causes of tonsillitis are unknown,...
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