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Have peritonsillar abscess (past tonsillitis & tonsilloliths) should i manage symptoms or go in? pain lower but abscess growing (2-3mm now). no fever

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Peritonsillar: abscess can become quite serious as it can enlarge and impact airway. If you have an actual abscess would recommend medical evaluation.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 4/5/2015

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A member asked:

Have peritonsillar abscess (past tonsillitis & tonsilloliths) should i manage symptoms or go in? pain lower but abscess growing (2-3mm now). no fever

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Grin agreed

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