The tonsils in the throat have an anti-bacterial and anti-viral defense function. They are like the guards guarding the gate and are the body’s first immune organ, actively resisting and destroying bacteria from the mouth and nose. Why are the tonsils easily inflamed? 1, the baby’s body immune function is not yet sound, generally until about 12 years old immune system is mature; 2, tonsils are the gateway to the respiratory tract, oral and nasal bacteria, viruses are the first to invade it. The pathogens of tonsillitis are hidden deeper, and it is very easy to form foci that are not directly treated, and the foci are often not completely cleared and left hidden; 3. Tonsils are a hiding place, and are easily infected repeatedly after the formation of foci. Tonsillitis is divided into acute and chronic Tonsillitis is divided into acute and chronic, in addition to sore throat, fever, and sometimes cause serious complications. 1, acute tonsillitis: the most common is a sore throat, mostly general discomfort, chills, fever, pain in the limbs, etc.. Some babies also have ear pain and stuffy ears, some accompanied by stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and so on. 2, chronic tonsillitis: often have a dry throat, foreign body sensation, itching, irritating cough, bad breath and other symptoms, often with a history of acute inflammation. A part of the performance of the tonsils are different degrees of enlargement, another part of the tonsils fibrosis, shrinkage. 3, the danger of tonsillitis: bacteria multiply in the tonsils, the toxins produced with the blood into the body, leading to many important organs disease, such as nephritis, rheumatism, etc., these complications are far more dangerous than tonsillitis itself. The way to prevent tonsillitis 1, often open the windows to keep the indoor air fresh. Avoid smoking indoors to reduce the stimulation of the baby’s throat; 2. Help your baby 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 his or her resistance; 4. Dress your baby appropriately and ensure a good sleep and a nutritious diet. The advice of home care after tonsillitis 1, acute tonsillitis care advice ① recommend that the baby appropriate rest, strengthen nutrition, loose stool, try to eat light, easy to digest food; ② local use of spray, containing mouthwash, oral tablets; ③ when there are fever symptoms, give the baby more water. 2, 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 3 years of age. Consider surgery for tonsillitis in these cases: ① recurrent acute attacks of chronic tonsillitis, or repeated complications of peri-tonsillitis; ② excessive enlargement of the tonsils, preventing swallowing, breathing and vocalization; ③ chronic tonsillitis has become a focal point, or is associated with lesions in neighboring organs; ④ diphtheria carriers, when conservative treatment is ineffective; ⑤ various benign tumors of the tonsils, which can be removed together with the tonsils.