Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 2 months old. He has started to complain of a sore throat when speaking, and I’ve noticed his coughing is quite severe. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever. What symptoms might indicate tonsillitis in a child?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the common childhood illnesses, with symptoms including sore throat, fever, headache, and body aches. The tonsils may also swell and complications such as sepsis may occur. It is recommended that parents take their child to a doctor for timely treatment.