Question
My son is 4 years old. Initially, he had a slight pain in his throat, and he has been coughing quite severely. At the same time, it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What are the common symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children now experience recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to detect. Firstly, most children will feel a sore throat, and most will have a fever, with temperatures reaching up to 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. They may also experience headaches or body aches. You can see that the child’s tonsils are red and swollen at this time, which is usually due to inflammation and congestion.