The relevance of physical signs in recurrent tonsillitis in children (a prospective study)

J Laryngol Otol. 1986 Sep;100(9):1047-51. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100100544.

Abstract

Tonsillar physical signs plus cervical lymphadenopathy are irrelevant factors in the assessment of children with recurrent tonsillitis. Tonsillar protrusion, but not size, is related to snoring.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Hyperemia / pathology
  • Lymphatic Diseases / pathology
  • Neck
  • Palatine Tonsil / pathology
  • Physical Examination
  • Prospective Studies
  • Recurrence
  • Tonsillitis / pathology*