Question
Dear reader, my son is just over 9 months old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when talking, and I noticed his coughing seems more severe. Moreover, he now has a persistent high fever. What clinical symptoms might appear in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, they typically experience a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, accompanied by varying degrees of fever. In some cases, infants may even have seizures due to high fever. Children may also exhibit headaches, with severe cases leading to pain all over the body. They may shiver and feel weak. Notably, the tonsils can become visibly red and swollen due to congestion. There may also be severe complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. If a child’s condition continues to worsen, it is advisable for parents not to delay and to take their child for treatment as soon as possible.