Question
Baby girl, 8 years old, initially felt a sore throat when speaking, accompanied by coughing and low fever. Is this a symptom of infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, both the throat and ears experience significant pain, affecting normal swallowing. Fever is one of the common symptoms of tonsillitis, sometimes reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius. During a fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. The tonsils are usually in a state of congestion and swelling. If the condition worsens, it may lead to serious complications such as sepsis and acute rheumatic fever. Therefore, infant and toddler tonsillitis is a very serious disease, and parents should take their children to the doctor promptly.