treating your tot's tonsillitis explore what causes this condition and how to treat your little one when infection strikes by julia lamberti what is tonsillitis? filters to trap the germs that can enter the body's airways and cause infection when these lumps become swamped with bacteria or viruses or sharing food and drinks and a frequent cause of the because children under five years of age have immature immune systems and pick up illnesses much more easily," explains signs & symptoms the inflammation and swelling caused by tonsillitis can lead to throat pain or tenderness and redness of swallowing or breathing through the mouth "other key symptoms in children are extremely high
