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Is there an over-the-counter treatment for peritonsillar abscess?
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No: A peritonsillar abscess may well require surgical drainage. Adjunctive treatment with antibiotics would also be indicated. Neither of these modalities is available "over the counter".
Answered 9/28/2016
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