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Peritonsillar Abscess
Alternate Names : Abscess - Peritonsillar, Quinsy
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Peritonsillar Abscess Prevention
Prompt and complete treatment of tonsillitis, especially bacterial tonsillitis, may help prevent formation of abscess.
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• Definition
• Peritonsillar Abscess Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Peritonsillar Abscess Symptoms & Signs
• Peritonsillar Abscess Prevention
• Peritonsillar Abscess Diagnosis & Tests
• Peritonsillar Abscess Treatment
• Peritonsillar Abscess Prognosis
• Peritonsillar Abscess Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abscess
• Cellulitis
• Endocarditis
• Pericarditis
• Pleural Effusion
• Pneumonia
• Retropharyngeal Abscess
• Tonsillitis
Surgery & Procedures
• Tonsillectomy
Other Topics
• Aspiration
• Breathing Difficulty
• Drooling
• Facial Swelling
• Fever
• Headache
• Hoarseness or Changing Voice
• Pain Medications
• Sore Throat
Review Date : 7/30/2003
Reviewed By : Jason Newman, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Washington, DC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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