peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)

see also:

• tonsillitis

• a common complication of bacterial tonsillitis

• admit to ED observation unit or inpatient unit under ENT
• general Mx as per tonsillitis
• arrange aspiration of abscess

• usually this is performed by ENT
• see http://www.aliem.com/trick-of-the-trade-peritonsillar-abscess-needle-aspiration/