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Treatment of Quinsy

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Urgent ENT review is indicated. Management via secondary care.

  • systemic penicillin; erythromycin if penicillin allergic
  • drainage of abscess - by aspiration or incision; apply 1% lignocaine spray beforehand
  • consider for tonsillectomy in 6 weeks time; local policies may use different criteria

Note, for children, drainage under general anaesthetic is recommended.

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