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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesPeritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy): Symptoms, Treatments & Causes

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   A peritonsillar abscess is a pus-filled pocket that forms near one of your tonsils. It’s usually a complication of tonsillitis and is often caused by the same bacteria that cause strep throat. Symptoms include severe pain, swollen tonsils and swollen lymph nodes. Treatments include needle aspiration and tonsillectomy.

2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK519520Peritonsillar Abscess - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Jul 17, 2023 · Explain the treatment of peritonsillar abscesses. Describe the potential complications of a peritonsillar abscess. Use well-coordinated interprofessional team approaches to provide effective care to patients afflicted with peritonsillar abscesses.

   • Author: Gunjan Gupta, Rachel H. McDowell
   • Published: 2023/07/17

   • Affiliations: IGMC, Resurrection Medical Center

3. gpnotebook.com › pages › ear-nose-and-throatQuinsy – GPnotebook

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   Jan 1, 2018 · Quinsy is a complication of acute tonsillitis, usually due to streptococcal infection. It is a collection of pus arising outside the capsule of the tonsil in close relationship to its upper pole. An article from the ear, nose and throat section of GPnotebook: Quinsy.

4. geekymedics.com › peritonsillar-abscess-quinsyQuinsy | Peritonsillar Abscess | Overview - Geeky Medics

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   Jan 1, 2021 · Symptoms: sore throat (odynophagia), unilateral pain, change in voice ('hot potato voice'), inability to swallow. Clinical findings: trismus (difficulty opening mouth), bulging palatine arch with uvula deviation, signs of sepsis (fever, tachypnoea, tachycardia, hypotension).

5. www.uhd.nhs.uk › uploads › aboutWhat is quinsy? Signs and symptoms

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   further treatment. Depending on a number of factors, you may need an outpatient follow-up appointment within 2-3 months, this will be discussed on discharge. quinsy Patient information

6. www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk › leaflets › tonsillitisTonsillitis and quinsy treatment - Royal Berkshire

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   Information for patients with tonsillitis and quinsy - an infection and inflammation of the tonsils and an abscess or a pus build up on your tonsil.

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   What should I do if I have quinsy?

   • If quinsy is suspected, you will be referred immediately to a hospital ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist for further tests and treatment. It's important that quinsy is diagnosed and treated quickly. This is to prevent the infection from spreading and to avoid serious problems caused by severe swelling, such as breathing problems.

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   How is quinsy treated?

   • needle aspiration – a long, fine needle is used to draw out the pus incision and drainage – a small cut (incision) is made over the affected area to drain the pus a tonsillectomy – an operation to remove your tonsils (this is rarely necessary while you have quinsy, but is often recommended at least six weeks after you’ve recovered)

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   What happens if quinsy is not treated?

   • The pus obtained should be sent for culture and sensitivity to guide antimicrobial therapy. Complications of quinsy include: Retro- and parapharyngeal abscess: deep neck space infections are an airway emergency and can develop from untreated quinsy. Senior members of the ENT team should be involved immediately.

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   How do I know if I have quinsy?

   • Your GP will ask you about your symptoms and examine your throat and tonsils. These are the two small glands found at the back of your throat, behind your tongue. If quinsy is suspected, you will be referred immediately to a hospital ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist for further tests and treatment.

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   What are the complications of quinsy?

   • Complications of quinsy include: Retro- and parapharyngeal abscess: deep neck space infections are an airway emergency and can develop from untreated quinsy. Senior members of the ENT team should be involved immediately. Deep neck space infections often need drainage of the collection under general anaesthetic.

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   Where is quinsy located?

   • These are the two small glands found at the back of your throat, behind your tongue. If quinsy is suspected, you will be referred immediately to a hospital ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist for further tests and treatment. It's important that quinsy is diagnosed and treated quickly.

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   If quinsy is suspected, you will be referred immediately to a hospital ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist for further tests and treatment. It's important that quinsy is diagnosed and treated...