Tonsil

What Are the Symptoms of Tonsillitis? • A very sore throat with red, swollen • Swollen and tender • A low-grade fever, Symptoms for tonsillar • In addition to inflamed tonsils, severe pain and tenderness around the area of the soft palate, at the roof of the • Distinctively muffled speech, as if the child is speaking with a mouthful of mashed potatoes, caused by swelling from the abscess The abscess usually appears on one side only. Call Your Doctor About Tonsillitis If: • Your child has symptoms of • Your child has • Your child has recurrent bouts of tonsillitis; surgery may be indicated. • Your child is not responding to Anyone with tonsillitis who is drooling, unable to drink or swallow or has any difficulty breathing should go to the emergency room for evaluation.