Tonsilitis is a common infection or inflammation of the tonsils in the back of the throat. Chronic tonsilitis can lead to serious and insidious complications such as sleep apnea. Snoring can also be a sign of tonsilitis or other tonsil disorders. See also adenoiditis and the adenoids, which are related to the tonsils. ...more »
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