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Are tonsils swollen when you have tonsillitis because they are full of pus?

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Inflammation: Swelling is often associated with inflammation. Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the tissues in the back of the throat. The tonsils may or may not contain pus when inflamed.

Answered 8/11/2015

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