If I have to at one point when?
2006-12-15 11:03:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
The tonsils are located at the bak of the throat and are part of the immune system. They stor WBC and identify foreign objects as they are breathed in or taken in as food.
They shouldnt be removed after the age of five really, as the body will have come to rely on them as part of its natural defence.
They will only be removed if its absolultey vital.
Hope this helps
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2006-12-15 11:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tonsils are two lumps of tissue that work as germ catchers for your body. The trouble is that sometimes germs like to hang out there, where they cause infections. In other words, your tonsils start causing more problems than they solve. And because they're on either side of your throat, they can get in the way of breathing.
only if tonsillitis happens to you a lot, the doctor may suggest you have an operation to remove your tonsils. No tonsils, no more tonsillitis. Or maybe you have really large tonsils that make it hard for you to breathe at night. That's another reason the doctor may say they should come out.
2006-12-15 19:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by peg 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tonsils are a group of lymphatic tissue that are in the back of your throat. The purpose is to help collect bacteria and viruses and fungus and bring them to the lymphocytes to help clear the diseases. But some times they become inflammed during the process. most of the time tonsils are no longer removed and antibiotics are given for treatment.
2006-12-15 19:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by juno406 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tonsil are the thing on the inside of your mouth and it helps you to swallow food. You wont need them taken out only if they start swelling up.
2006-12-15 19:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by slim 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋