Peritonsillar Abscess : Treatments
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Treatments could include:
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Incision and Drainage of Tonsillar Abscess
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If bacteria is causing the infection, antibiotics will be given. Pain killers may be prescribed, if needed. The abscess will need to be drained. This requires surgery. Surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be considered.
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Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. The tonsils are part of the lymphatic system, which is responsible for fighting infection.
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A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils.
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My 18-year-old daughter is having her tonsils removed. How long is the usual recovery period?
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Detailed information on tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in children
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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T & A) are surgical procedures to remove the tonsils from the back of the mouth or adenoids from the back of the nasal cavity- both are are part of the lymphatic system, which is responsible for fighting infection. These operations are often performed together and are usually done on children.
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Tonsillectomy/AdenoidectomyYour child may be having surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids. If required, the tonsils and adenoids can be removed during the same surgery.
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