Question
What are the symptoms if infants or young children get tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis in infants and young children is one of the common pediatric diseases. Affected children usually experience symptoms such as sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius. In addition, they may also have symptoms like chills, fatigue, and headaches. The tonsils become congested and swollen, and some children may develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. Infants’ and young children’s tonsillitis is a serious condition that can even threaten the child’s life, so parents should take their children to the doctor for timely treatment.