infection
Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)
A peritonsillar (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is an accumulation of pus due to an behind the tonsil. Symptoms include fever, throat pain, trouble opening the mouth, and a change to the voice. Pain is usually worse on one side. may include blockage of the or pneumonitis.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Fever, throat pain, trouble opening the mouth, change to the voice
Causes — why it happens
- ·Multiple types of
How it's found
- ·Based on the symptoms
Treatment
- ·Remove pus, , fluids, pain medication,
Complications
- ·Blockage of the , pneumonitis
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