What Is Viral Tonsillitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Young Children
As mentioned, young children are particularly prone to developing viral tonsillitis, and this includes very young children who are too young to talk. This means that are not yet able to tell you that they have a problem, but they will usually show signs that they are not well.
One sign is that it appears painful for them to swallow, and they may also be drooling more than usual. They may also not want to eat, partly because of the pain it can cause. In addition, they may also be fussier than they usually would be, so pay attention if they appear to be harder to pacify than usual.
Advertisement
