Question
What are the symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Most children with tonsillitis will experience a sore throat, with the pain being more intense during swallowing. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Fever is often accompanied by chills and headaches. Many children will also feel fatigued, withobvious Congested pharyngeal mucosa and enlarged tonsils. Some children may develop complications such as asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be severe and even life-threatening, so prompt treatment is very important.