Question
My daughter is 5 years old. She just started saying that her throat hurts, and I found out she has a slight cough. Additionally, she has a persistent high fever. What clinical symptoms can children with tonsillitis have?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils become inflamed, there may be pain in the throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may feel weak and have a headache, even chills. Observation may reveal that the child’s tonsils are red and swollen, and some children may experience complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. If these symptoms are observed, medical treatment should be sought promptly to avoid complications.