(August 2016) A Quick One, While He's Away is a 1966 medley written by Pete Townshend and recorded by The Who for their second album A Quick One. The song also appears on the album BBC Sessions. In the performance on their Live at Leeds album Townshend calls the nine-minute epic track a mini-opera and introduces it as Tommy's parents.
A wide variety of viruses and bacteria can cause tonsillitis, so the best prevention is to follow basic health and hygiene precautions. These steps are especially helpful for children: 1  Avoid close contact with others who are sick. Avoid close contact with others who are sick. 2  If possible, keep your child away from children who are known to have tonsillitis or a sore throat. 3  Often remind your child about the importance of proper hand-washing, especially when around people who appear to be sick.
At-home care. Whether tonsillitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, at-home care strategies can make your child more comfortable and promote better recovery. If a virus is the expected cause of tonsillitis, these strategies are the only treatment. Your doctor won't prescribe antibiotics. Your child will likely be better within seven to 10 days. At-home care strategies to use during the recovery time include the following: Encourage rest.