Tonsils are glands, which are present in the area closed to our throats. Tonsils protect our various body parts, especially the respiratory system by locking the microbes such as bacteria and other injurious elements. When the shape of tonsil is normal, it is good for our body. But when the shape of tonsils increases, it results in obstruction in our respiratory system. There are few people who choose to remove tonsils to avoid situation like enlargement of tonsils. If the tonsils are removed, it can cause few harmful effects in our body. The immune system will be lower and hence the body will decrease its resistance power.

Tonsillitis
When tonsils get infected, tonsillitis occurs. It is not always true that tonsillitis results in fever or sore throat. Three major varieties of tonsillitis are acute tonsillitis, sub-acute tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis. Virus is the origin of acute tonsillitis; Bacterium Actinomyces causes sub-acute tonsillitis; and Bacterial infection brings in chronic tonsillitis. Chronic tonsillitis must be treated properly or else it can cause harm for long periods.

Symptoms
Chances of tonsillitis are acute when there is harsh sore throat. The sore throat can gradually cause ache to the ears. Other symptoms of tonsillitis are difficulty in swallowing, fever, chills, headache, and crouch coughing. If the tonsils are infected, the color of tonsils changes to red.

Home Remedies
Some of the essential home remedies for tonsils are provided below

-Gurgling works very well to heal tonsillitis. Take warm water and mix a pinch of salt. Do the act for at least two to three times everyday.

-Add honey to your gurgle water and gurgle two time everyday. The size of tonsils will be reduced.

-Make a paste of honey and turmeric powder. Put the paste on tonsils to help it to get back in normal shape.

-Take a tablespoon of turmeric powder and sugar each. Eat them and slowly drink a glass of milk. This is a very good way to apply sugar and turmeric powder directly on your tonsils.