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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Physical examination signs of tonsillitis include [[tonsillar]] [[erythema]], [[edema]], and [[exudate]]. Cervicular [[lymphadenopathy]] is present. along with [[fever]] and [[dysphonia]]. 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]]. Tonsillitis patients will usually present with [[malaise]] and [[lethargy]], appearing ill, due to [[fever]]. | |||
== Physical Examination == | == Physical Examination == | ||
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* [[ | *The patient will usually present with malaise and lethargy, appearing ill, due to [[fever]].<ref name= "Tonsillitis"> Tonsillitis. Medline Plus. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001043.htm. Accessed May 2nd, 2016. </ref> | ||
=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
* | *[[Fever]], especially 100°F or higher.<ref name="urlTonsillitis - NHS Choices">{{cite web |url=http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Tonsillitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx |title=Tonsillitis - NHS Choices |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
=== Neck === | ===HEENT=== | ||
* | *[[Erythema]] and [[edema]] of the [[tonsils]].<ref name="pmid25587367">{{cite journal |vauthors=Stelter K |title=Tonsillitis and sore throat in children |journal=GMS Curr Top Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg |volume=13 |issue= |pages=Doc07 |year=2014 |pmid=25587367 |pmc=4273168 |doi=10.3205/cto000110 |url=}}</ref> | ||
* | *[[Exudate]] of the [[tonsils]]. | ||
*Cervicular [[lymphadenopathy]]. | |||
*[[Dysphonia]].<ref name="urlTonsillitis - Symptoms - NHS Choices">{{cite web |url=http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Tonsillitis/Pages/Symptoms.aspx |title=Tonsillitis - Symptoms - NHS Choices |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Infectious disease]] | [[Category:Infectious disease]] | ||
[[Category:Primary care]] | [[Category:Primary care]] | ||
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Overview
Physical examination signs of tonsillitis include tonsillar erythema, edema, and exudate. Cervicular lymphadenopathy is present. along with fever and dysphonia. 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. Tonsillitis patients will usually present with malaise and lethargy, appearing ill, due to fever.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Vital Signs
HEENT
- Erythema and edema of the tonsils.[3]
- Exudate of the tonsils.
- Cervicular lymphadenopathy.
- Dysphonia.[4]
References
- ↑ Tonsillitis. Medline Plus. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001043.htm. Accessed May 2nd, 2016.
- ↑ "Tonsillitis - NHS Choices".
- ↑ Stelter K (2014). "Tonsillitis and sore throat in children". GMS Curr Top Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 13: Doc07. doi:10.3205/cto000110. PMC 4273168. PMID 25587367.
- ↑ "Tonsillitis - Symptoms - NHS Choices".