Recurrent Tonsillitis in Children: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms, Treatment and Tonsil Surgery Most children will experience sore throats during childhood, especially during the winter months. However, some children develop recurrent tonsillitis , in which repeated throat infections begin to affect school attendance, sleep, eating, and overall quality of life. Frequent infections can be exhausting for both children and parents, particularly when symptoms keep returning despite multiple courses of antibiotics. This article explains the symptoms of recurrent tonsillitis, when specialist ENT assessment may help and when tonsil surgery (tonsillectomy) may be considered. What are the tonsils? The tonsils are two pads of tissue at the back of the throat that form part of the immune system. In young children, the tonsils help recognise germs entering through the mouth and nose. However, some children experience repeated inflammation or enlargement of the tonsils, leading to ongoin...
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