Tonsillitis physical examination

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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
• Tenderness of the jaw

Neck

• Tender or swollen lymph glands in the neck
• Enlarged lymph nodes