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A peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is an accumulation of pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. [2] Symptoms include fever, throat pain, trouble opening the mouth, and a change to the voice. [1] Pain is usually worse on one side. [1] Complications may include blockage of the airway or aspiration pneumonitis. [1]
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat.It can be acute or chronic. [8] [9] [2] Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. [10]Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck.
“Different allergens and pollen spike throughout the year, and it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose gastrointestinal issues due to seasonal allergies because oftentimes upper respiratory ...
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are mineralizations of debris within the crevices of the tonsils. [1] [3] When not mineralized, the presence of debris is known as chronic caseous tonsillitis (CCT). [1] Symptoms may include bad breath, [1] foreign body sensation, sore throat, pain or discomfort with swallowing, and cough. [4]
Tonsil cancers are almost always concentrated on one side, and can present with swelling and pain with no other symptoms. (Though, can also present with throat pain, ear pain, bleeding, and a lump ...
Because an ulcer is a breach of the normal lining, when seen in cross section, the lesion is a crater. A "halo" may be present, which is a reddening of the surrounding mucosa and is caused by inflammation. There may also be edema (swelling) around the ulcer. Chronic trauma may produce an ulcer with a keratotic (white, thickened mucosa) margin. [5]
Sore or scratchy throat can temporarily be relieved by gargling a solution of 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (1.3 to 2.5 milliliters) salt dissolved in an 8-US-fluid-ounce (240 ml) glass of water. [ 9 ] Pain medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol (acetaminophen) help in the management of pain .
[32] [10] Their general use, however, is poorly supported. [9] Viscous lidocaine relieves pain by numbing the mucous membranes. [33] Antibiotics are useful if a bacterial infection is the cause of the sore throat. [34] [35] For viral infections, antibiotics have no effect. In the United States, they are used in 25% of people before a bacterial ...