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== Overview == | |||
Tonsillitis is characterized by signs of red, swollen tonsils which may have a [[exudate|purulent exudative]] coating of white patches (i.e. [[pus]]). In addition, there may be enlarged and tender neck [[cervical lymph nodes]]. | |||
== Physical Examination == | |||
=== Vital Signs === | |||
* [[Fever]], especially 101°F or higher | |||
=== Skin === | |||
* Red rash that feels rough, and increased redness in the skin folds | |||
=== Throat === | |||
* Excess drooling in a young child | |||
* Severe [[difficulty swallowing]] or breathing | |||
* Pus in the back of the throat | |||
=== Neck === | |||
* Tender or swollen [[lymph glands]] in the neck | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Tonsillitis is characterized by signs of red, swollen tonsils which may have a purulent exudative coating of white patches (i.e. pus). In addition, there may be enlarged and tender neck cervical lymph nodes.
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Fever, especially 101°F or higher
Skin
- Red rash that feels rough, and increased redness in the skin folds
Throat
- Excess drooling in a young child
- Severe difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Pus in the back of the throat
Neck
- Tender or swollen lymph glands in the neck