IntroductionThe tonsils are two accumulations of tissue located at the back of the throat, whose main role is to trap harmful foreign materials that enter through the mouth and nose from entering the system respiratory (Burton 36 ). The tonsils have different sizes from person to person and their performance is influenced by their size. According to Hareyan (1), the tonsils are highly susceptible to most throat infections due to the attack of viruses and bacteria. One of the main infections of the tonsils is tonsillitis caused by "group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus". It is important to note that tonsil infections are more prevalent in children and young adolescents. When tonsil infections are not treated on time, they lead to sore throat complications that can make it difficult for people to concentrate on their normal activities.Common Tonsil Infections1) TonsillitisOne of the most popular tonsil infections is "tonsillitis", caused both from bacteria and viral pathogens. According to Simon (81), inflammation of the tonsils by streptococcal bacteria causes swelling and redness of the tonsils. Since this infection is mostly associated with young adolescents and children, it has been a major cause of school absenteeism among school-age children as the throat becomes hypersensitive to any solid material. Most importantly, ingesting materials from the mouth becomes a major problem among victims of “tonsillitis” (Burton 39). In particular, tonsillitis has been shown to recur in most cases, requiring surgery to remove it. However, you need to be very careful while removing tonsils because in case of inappropriate operations; victims of the infection usually experience serious complications...... middle of paper ......Tonsillectomy was once a common procedure to treat infection and inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis). Today, tonsillectomy is usually performed when tonsillitis occurs frequently or does not respond to other treatments. The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis. This means that the patient should be able to go home on the day of surgery. A complete recovery usually takes seven to ten days. Works Cited Burton, Jackson. Transillectomy. London: Routledge Publishers, 2009.Hareyan, Armen. Understanding tonsils and strep. August 20, 2007. June 25, 2011. Simon, Berger. "Bacterial and viral infections of the upper respiratory tract". To Dale, David. ACP Medicine, 79-91. New York: Professional Publishing, 2006.Wetmore, Richard. “Tonsils and adenoids”. Journal of Pediatrics. 23.7, (2007): 321-338.