Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 7 months old. He has started saying he has a sore throat, and I’ve noticed that his cough seems more severe. He also has a slight fever. What symptoms might indicate tonsillitis in a child?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases in recent years. The main symptom is sore throat, and in severe cases, it can spread to the ears. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis; in severe cases, the temperature can rise to 40 degrees Celsius. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen. Moreover, such diseases may lead to more serious complications like sepsis, rheumatism, and arthritis. Therefore, I suggest that if your child indeed has the above symptoms, you must seek medical treatment promptly.