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A member asked:
Peritonsillar abcess or peritonsillar cellulitis. i have all the symptoms, but don't see a pus growth, just large tonsils and pain. how to know?
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Tonsils: If you believe you have a peritonsillar abscess - please seek prompt medical eval. The physician can differentiate.
Answered 10/14/2015
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Get seen, Jeff: If your airway might be compromised, go to the emergency room. If you simply have a bad sore throat and big tonsils, it's unlikely you have cellulitis or an abscess. Both are spectacular illnesses; cellulitis spreads through your tissues dramatically, while an abscess is palpable as a fluctuant mass that you may feel tempted to drain like you pop a pimple -- don't try it on your own.
Answered 1/1/2016
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See doctor asap: This is not something o full around with so see a doctor asap.
Answered 10/14/2015
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