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Peritonsillar Abscess
Alternate Names : Abscess - Peritonsillar, Quinsy
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Peritonsillar Abscess Treatment
Treatment is aimed at curing the infection and relieving 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.
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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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