Tonsillitis Flashcards
1
Q
how may it present in younger children?
A
non-specific symptoms
- fever
- off food
- vomiting
- headache
- abdo pain
2
Q
what must you always also examine?
A
- ears - otoscopy
- cervical lymph nodes
3
Q
complications of tonsillitis?
A
- quinsy
- otitis media
- post strep GN
- post strep reactive arthritis
- scarlet fever
- rheumatic fever
4
Q
main complication of tonsillectomy?
A
post-tonsillectomy bleeding - can be severe and life threatening
up to 2 weeks after op
