Social distancing reduces rates of recurrent tonsillitis in the
paediatric population; a retrospective study of 44 children during the
COVID-19 outbreak
Abstract
• 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
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