Question
Dear Baby, she is only 9 months old. Initially, she had a slight pain in her throat, and I noticed that her coughing seemed more severe. Moreover, it seems like she’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What symptoms might appear in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child develops tonsillitis, the initial symptoms are often throat pain, accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. The child usually also has a fever, either persistent low-grade fever or high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. In the case of fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. At this point, the tonsils are often in a congested state, red and swollen, and may also lead to severe complications such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly if they find their child has tonsillitis.