Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

To stimulate the immune system

To provide a useful defense against infections (correct)

To produce antibodies against viruses

To filter out bacteria from the throat

Before 6 months of age

Between 2-3 years of age

Before 2 years of age

After 3 or 4 years of age (correct)

Three attacks of tonsillitis in a year

Two attacks of tonsillitis in a year

One attack of tonsillitis in six months

Four attacks of tonsillitis in a year for two years or more (correct)

<p>To keep the mucous membranes moist</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the child completes the treatment period</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the tonsils are causing breathing problems at night</p> Signup and view all the answers