The tonsils in the throat have an anti-bacterial and anti-viral defense function, like a guard at the gate, the body’s first immune organ, actively resisting and destroying bacteria from the mouth and nose. Why are the tonsils prone to inflammation – The immune function of the baby’s body is not yet sound, and the immune system does not develop until the age of 12 or so. -The tonsils are the gateway to the respiratory tract and are the first to be invaded by bacteria and viruses from the nose and mouth. The pathogens of tonsillitis are hidden deeper, and it is very easy to form foci, which are not directly treated, and the foci are often not completely removed and left hidden. -The tonsils are a hiding place for dirt, and the formation of lesions can easily be repeatedly infected. Tonsillitis is divided into acute and chronic. Tonsillitis is divided into acute and chronic, and sometimes causes serious complications in addition to sore throat and fever. Acute tonsillitis: the most common is a sore throat, mostly general discomfort, chills, fever, and pain in the limbs. Some babies also have ear pain and stuffy ears, and some are accompanied by stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and so on. Chronic tonsillitis: there are often symptoms such as dry throat, foreign body sensation, itching, irritating cough, bad breath, etc., often with a history of acute inflammation. Some of them show varying degrees of enlargement of the tonsils, while others have fibrosis and shrinkage of the tonsils. The danger of tonsillitis: bacteria multiply in the tonsils and the toxins produced enter the body with the blood, leading to many important organ diseases, such as nephritis, rheumatism, etc. The danger of these complications far exceeds that of tonsillitis itself. How to prevent tonsillitis 1, often open the windows to keep the indoor air fresh. Avoid smoking indoors to reduce the irritation of the baby’s throat. 2.Help your baby to develop good hygiene habits, such as washing hands before and after meals and cutting nails regularly. 3, encourage your baby to go outdoors more often to exercise and improve their resistance. 4, the baby is dressed and covered properly, to ensure a good sleep and a nutritious diet. The advice for home care after tonsillitis Acute tonsillitis care advice 1, advise your baby to take proper rest, strengthen nutrition, unblock stools, and try to eat light, easily digestible food. 2. Use local sprays, mouthwash and oral tablets. 3.When there are fever symptoms, give your baby more water. 4, chronic tonsillitis treatment recommendations Because the tonsils have immune function, the current conservative treatment is generally taken, only for those who have become irreversible tonsillitis to use surgical treatment. The time for surgical treatment is available all year round, and it is recommended to choose a comfortable season that is not too hot or too cold for care. Surgery is usually appropriate for babies over the age of 3. 5 conditions to consider surgery 1, recurrent acute attacks of chronic tonsillitis, or repeated complications of peri-tonsillitis. 2. Excessive enlargement of the tonsils, which hinders swallowing, breathing and vocalization. 3, Chronic tonsillitis has become a focal point, or is associated with lesions in adjacent organs. 4.Diphtheria with bacteria, when conservative treatment is ineffective. 5.Benign tumors of various tonsils can be removed together with tonsils.