Question

Dear parents, my daughter is only 8 months old, and she has recently been suffering from a sore throat, severe cough, and fever. What are the symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?

Answer

If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is usually a sore throat, which may cause the child to have difficulty swallowing and to frequently cry out in pain. Accompanied by a certain degree of fever, which can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases, this requires attention. There may also be headaches or general body aches, and the pharyngeal mucosa shows obvious congestion and tonsillar enlargement. In severe cases, children may also experience complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that if parents notice these symptoms in their children, they should seek medical treatment promptly.