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Peritonsillar abscess    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Quinsy; Abscess - peritonsillar

Treatment

Treatment is aimed at curing the infection and relief of symptoms. Antibiotics may be given if the infection is bacterial. Surgical drainage of the abscess by aspiration or incision will be performed. Analgesics may be used, if needed, for pain. Surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be considered.

Prognosis

Peritonsillar abscess usually responds to treatment, although it may recur.

Complications

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if you have had tonsillitis and symptoms of peritonsillar abscess develop.

Call your health care provider if symptoms of complications develop, including worsening of symptoms, persistent fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or pain in the chest.

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