Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, complained initially of pain when swallowing, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and had been running a low-grade fever. What are the clinical manifestations of infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases in recent years. The main symptom is sore throat, which can sometimes spread to the ears. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever may be chills, fatigue, and headaches. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the child’s tonsils may become visibly enlarged. If not treated promptly, it can lead to complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis. 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.