Key Points
- There was a significant reduction in tonsillitis episodes and
antibiotic requirement during the 2-month lockdown period in
comparison with 2 months prior to lockdown
- Household smoking did not seem to affect tonsillitis frequency in this
study
- In 70% of cases parents wanted their child’s tonsillectomy during the
coronavirus outbreak
- Viral exposure is possibly a key factor in the pathophysiology of
recurrent tonsillitis
- Social distancing measures may reduce the frequency of tonsillitis
Key words : Tonsillitis, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Tonsillectomy,
Social distancing