Peritonsillar Abscess Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Peritonsillar Abscess treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Peritonsillar Abscess
Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. Options include the following:
Supportive Care
To recover, rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Medication
Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. Antibiotics can be given in pill form or via an IV (a needle that goes into the arm). Pain relievers may also be recommended.
Aspiration
Your doctor may puncture the abscess with a needle. Fluid will be removed. A sample will be sent to the lab for testing. This procedure can be done in the doctor's office.
Incision and Drainage Procedure
Your doctor may recommend an incision and drainage procedure. While under sedation, the doctor will make a small cut in the abscess. The fluid will be drained.
Tonsillectomy
Your doctor may recommend a tonsillectomy. This involves removing the affected tonsil.
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