Peritonsillar Abscess (cont.)
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Jeffrey S Lubin, MD
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When to Seek Medical CareDiscuss any sore throat with fever or other symptoms with your doctor by phone or with an office visit. If you have a sore throat and trouble swallowing, trouble breathing, difficulty speaking, drooling, or any other signs of potential airway obstruction, you should seek emergency transportation to a hospital's emergency department. Viewer Comments & ReviewsPeritonsillar Abscess - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were your symptoms of a peritonsillar abscess? |
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A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a localized accumulation of pus in the peritonsillar tissues that forms as a result of suppurative tonsillitis.
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