Question
A 7-year-old boy is experiencing a sore throat, hoarseness, and slight fever, which may indicate tonsillitis. What are the clinical symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
When children develop tonsillitis, they may experience a sore throat, which may radiate to the ears and even lead to otitis media. Additionally, fever can range from low-grade to high-grade, up to 39-40 degrees Celsius, accompanied by fatigue, headache, general body aches, and chills. The tonsils will appear red and swollen during this time. Some children may also have complications such as asthma, anemia, and nephritis. Therefore, if these symptoms occur, medical attention should be sought immediately to prevent the condition from worsening or complications from developing.