What is a quinsy?

A quinsy is a collection of pus immediately adjacent to the tonsil. Patients with this condition have pain on one side and significant difficulty opening their mouth.

What is the treatment for a quinsy?

When someone has a quinsy the treatment consists of antibiotics and drainage of the quinsy. If someone gets a quinsy twice then they should have a tonsillectomy.

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