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What's the best treatment for quinsy/tonsillitis?
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Quinsy: Quinsy generally refers to an abscess. This often requires drainage of the abscess and antibiotics.
Answered 12/4/2012
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Drainage: Either needle drainage or a cut with drainage of pus should help. If you've had it more than once, the ronsil should be removed 4 to six weeks later.
Answered 2/18/2013
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