Patient's question:
Suppurative swelling, with snoringDoctor's answer:
Tonsillitis refers to the non-specific inflammation of the tonsils located in the pharynx, caused by viral or bacterial infections. Viral tonsillitis is often part of acute viral upper respiratory tract infections, while bacterial infections result in purulent tonsillitis. In severe cases, the tonsils become red, swollen, and purulent, forming purulent tonsillitis. If left untreated for a long time, it can develop into chronic tonsillitis.