Diseases of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx

Our mouth is the gateway to our body. Food, allergens, the air we breathe – everything finds its way through our mouth into our body. Our immune system defends us against some of the seasonally occurring cold pathogens. Lymphoid cells located just under the epithelial mucous membranes, which line the oral cavity and oropharynx, serve this purpose. What is the function of these cells in the immune response and what happens when they are overwhelmed and can no longer fulfill their task? The answers will be outlined for you in this article!