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== Overview == | == 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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=== Vital Signs === | === Vital Signs === | ||
* [[Fever]], especially 101°F or higher | * [[Fever]], especially 101°F or higher | ||
=== Skin === | === Skin === | ||
* Red rash that feels rough, and increased redness in the skin folds | |||
=== Throat === | === Throat === | ||
* Excess drooling in a young child | * Excess drooling in a young child | ||
* Severe [[difficulty swallowing]] or breathing | * Severe [[difficulty swallowing]] or breathing | ||
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=== Neck === | === Neck === | ||
* Tender or swollen [[lymph glands]] in the neck | * Tender or swollen [[lymph glands]] in the neck | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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