Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. Initially, he complained of a sore throat, and I noticed he has been coughing quite severely. Moreover, he has a persistent high fever that hasn’t gone down. What common symptoms may appear if a baby or young child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, it seems that acute tonsillitis in young children is indeed a relatively common disease. Common symptoms include sore throat, difficulty swallowing leading to constant crying, fever (which may be persistent low-grade or high-grade up to 40 degrees Celsius), headache, general body pain, chills, and possibly red and swollen tonsils. If the condition worsens, severe complications may arise. It is advisable for parents to seek medical attention early to avoid delaying the disease.