Babies and children do not have a complete immune system, they rely primarily on tonsils as the first line of defence to defeat the pathogen that has entered the upper airway through the nose and mouth. If parents or guardians ignore the prevention, the immunity of babies may decrease and they will become susceptible to tonsillitis with the main symptoms of crying and an unwillingness to eat. Here are some suggestions on how babies and children can be protected from tonsillitis.

1. Specialists say that vulnerable babies should strengthen their resistance to disease through exercise. If you find that the baby looks flushed during the flu season, especially in autumn, and has a mild cough, mashed fruits that are high in vitamin C can help prevent the onset of tonsillitis.

2. If your child has chronic adenoids, you should take extra preventative measures  - in addition to the one mentioned above - such as rinsing the mouth with light saline in the morning and in the evening. In addition, you can use a special mouthwash for chronic adenoids that is prescribed by paediatricians to prevent the frequent occurrence of chronic tonsillitis.

3. Keep the child’s mouth clean and make sure it has a healthy lifestyle. As a parent, make sure that children brush their teeth, at bedtime or after getting up, and rinse their mouths after meals to remove food scraps and prevent the growth of bacteria. Children should develop regular dietary habits, such as drinking enough water, eating more vegetables and avoid eating too much meat, especially fried chicken and fish, which tend to cause tonsillitis.

4. In summer, tonsillitis caused by cold increases because one stays too long in rooms with air conditioning. The difference between indoor and outdoor temperature should be reduced by controlling the temperature above 26℃. Before going out, open the door for 30 seconds and adapt to the temperature. It is inappropriate for children to wash their hair with cold water after sweating, as the pores of the head could suddenly close because of the cool water, resulting in an imbalance in temperature regulation, which immediately leads to a cold and tonsillitis.