To prevent tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Diet
- Malnutrition and undernutrition – weakens the immune system.
- Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see prevention with micronutrients.
- Consumption of stimulants
- Tobacco (smoking) – favors upper respiratory tract infections.
- Psycho-social situation
- Stress (due toweakening of the immune system).
- Lack of hygiene – simple hand washing with soap can already help to reduce the rate of infection.
