Question
A boy, 8 years old, has just started to feel a sore throat while speaking. He also noticed that his coughing seems more severe, and he has a low-grade fever. What clinical symptoms can occur in children with tonsillitis during childbirth?
Answer
If a child’s tonsils become inflamed, the initial symptoms are often throat pain, accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. Most children will also experience a persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time. Along with the fever, the child may exhibit symptoms such as chills and fatigue. At this point, the child’s tonsils will also appear red and swollen, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. If not promptly addressed, it may lead to complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite severe, even life-threatening, so timely treatment is essential.