Conclusion
These findings demonstrate that viral exposure is possibly a key factor in the pathophysiology of recurrent tonsillitis and that social distancing measures may reduce the frequency of recurrent acute tonsillitis. Passive smoking and number of siblings doesn’t seem to make children more prone to recurrent tonsillitis. Interestingly the majority of parents wanted their child’s tonsillectomy during the coronavirus outbreak. Those parents who were in favour of postponing their child’s procedure were likely influenced by a reduced frequency of tonsillitis episodes during lockdown.