The meatballs on the sides of the throat are mostly referred to as palatine tonsils. The lateral wall of the pharynx is divided from the soft palate downward into two palatal arches: the anterior one extends to the base of the tongue, called the palatoglossal arch, and the posterior one extends below the lateral wall of the pharynx, called the palatopharyngeal arch. Between the two palatine arches is a deep triangular depression called the tonsillar fossa, which contains the palatine tonsils. The meatballs on either side of the throat are often referred to as palatine tonsils. Clinically, the palatine tonsils are often categorized into three degrees according to their size. That is, one degree of hypertrophy: the tonsils do not exceed the palatoglossal arch and palatopharyngeal arch; two degrees of hypertrophy: beyond the palatopharyngeal arch; three degrees of hypertrophy: the two sides of the tonsils are close to the midline or in contact with each other. In addition to the third degree of hypertrophy is more diagnostic significance, the size alone to diagnose chronic tonsillitis is unreliable. If the palatine tonsils are large when you open your mouth, and there are symptoms such as foreign body sensation in the throat, snoring during sleep and throat discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor for systematic examination to make a clear diagnosis.