The tonsils are an integral part of the body’s immune function. They are the body’s first defense mechanism against germs and viruses that enter the body through your mouth, per Mayo Clinic.

The good news: There are measures you can take at home to help soothe your throat in the meantime.

What to know about Ashley Park's battle with septic shock after tonsillitis. (Getty Images) In an update shared on Instagram over the weekend, Park told fans that she was medically cleared to fly ...

Ashley Park, an actor in "Emily in Paris," is recovering from "critical septic shock." Park said she developed a tonsil infection that "spiraled" into the potentially deadly condition. The NHS says it ...

Spare a thought for Aleksandar Pavlovic. The Bayern Munich midfielder, 20, left the German squad this week after suffering another bout of tonsillitis. He has been replaced by Emre Can. “Naturally ...