Peritonsillar abscess or Quinsy is a collection of pus between the fibrous capsule of the tonsil usually in the upper pole and the super constrictor muscle of the pharynx. It frequently follows as ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

This is called a peritonsillar abscess (PTA). In addition to causing severe tonsillitis symptoms, a peritonsillar abscess can: Swell and block your airway, making it difficult to breathe Spread ...

there is an increasing rate of admissions of patients in the UK with complications of acute tonsillitis, including peritonsillar abscess and deep neck space infections which have a significant ...