Peritonsillar Abscess / Deep Neck Abscess Quiz

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  • Pain when swallowing

  • Sore throat on the right side

  • Hard to swallow saliva

  • Fever then no fever then fever again

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Learn more about Peritonsillar abscess / deep neck abscess

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is peritonsillar abscess / deep neck abscess?

A bacterial infection of the areas around the tonsils, or deep parts of the neck. Pus accumulates in these areas, forming an abscess.

Symptoms of peritonsillar abscess / deep neck abscess

  • Sore throat

  • Fever

  • Difficulty swallowing food or water

  • Drooling

  • Feeling breathless

  • Throat redness

  • Thick, muffled voice

  • Ear pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for peritonsillar abscess / deep neck abscess

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose peritonsillar abscess / deep neck abscess

  • Do you have a sore throat?

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Do you have difficulty swallowing (e.g food or water)?

  • Do you have drooling (because you cannot swallow saliva)?

  • Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?

Treatment for peritonsillar abscess / deep neck abscess

This condition is typically treated with antibiotics. If the abscess is large, the doctor may cut or drain the abscess to remove the pus. If you are unable to drink and swallow, hospitalization for monitoring and fluids given through a needle may be needed. Abscesses near or on the tonsils usually require prompt treatment.

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Rohini R

Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))

Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.

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