Question
Dear Baby, currently 7 years old, at first, felt pain in the throat when drinking water, noticed coughing was quite severe, and had been a bit feverish. What symptoms should be looked out for in cases of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children now suffer from recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to detect. Firstly, most children will experience a sore throat, and they may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, children might also experience chills and fatigue. At this time, the tonsils may appear red and swollen, and there may also be serious complications such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. It is very serious for a child to have tonsillitis, and parents should pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.