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NHS Direct - Health encyclopaedia -Quinsy Quinsy is an abscess between the back of the tonsil and the wall of the throat. Quinsy is now rare because most people get effective treatment for tonsillitis early enough to prevent it. The abscess that has formed has to be aspirated (the pus is sucked out) and antibiotics may be needed to prevent the infection spreading. www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk /articles/article.aspx?articleId=307   (144 words)

Quinsy - WrongDiagnosis.com Detailed information about the causes of Quinsy including medication causes and drug interaction causes can be found in our causes pages. With a diagnosis of Quinsy, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Quinsy. Underlying medical conditions are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Quinsy. www.wrongdiagnosis.com /q/quinsy/intro.htm   (331 words)

Peritonsillar Abscess -  Otolaryngology Houston Occasionally, the abscess ruptures spontaneously and foul-smelling thick pus drains through a crater in the anterior pillar. Quinsy is an old term synonymous with peritonsillar abscess.  It is derived from the Latin word George Washington died on December 14, 1799 of a severe throat infection diagnosed by his doctors as quinsy. www.ghorayeb.com /PeritonsillarAbscess.html   (288 words)

eMedicine - Peritonsillar Abscess : Article Excerpt by: Amin Antoine Kazzi, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Frequently reported as the most common site of head and neck infection, the space is located between the capsule of the palatine tonsil and the pharyngeal muscles. First described in the 14th century, the space is mentioned vaguely again prior to the start of the 20th century. PTA occasionally is referred to as quinsy, a term derived from the Greeks and used in English literature for the inflammation of the throat and tonsils. www.emedicine.com /emerg/byname/peritonsillar-abscess.htm   (494 words)

What is a quinsy? The accurate term for ‘quinsy’ is a peritonsillar abscess, which occurs most commonly in adults to involve one side only. Bear in mind that quinsies are very rare while sore throats are very common; the great majority of throat infections are due to attack of the membranes in our noses and throats by a multitude of viruses which are completely untouched by antibiotics. The treatment for a quinsy is nearly always by surgical incision under local, or general anaesthetic. www.netdoctor.co.uk /ate/ent/203374.html   (369 words)

Quinsy (Peritonsillar abscess)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Quinsy will be suspected in someone whose sore throat gets substantially worse and they become more unwell than is usual with an uncomplicated tonsillitis. The uvula (the tissue that hangs down from the roof of the mouth) may be pushed to one side. If quinsy is suspected, it will be necessary to go to hospital. www.studenthealth.co.uk /advice/advice.asp?adviceID=88   (129 words)

Peritonsillar abscess - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Peritonsillar abscess, also called PTA or Quinsy, is a recognised complication of tonsillitis and consists of a collection of pus beside the tonsil (peritonsillar space). George Washington is believed to have died of complications arising from Quinsy. Michel de Montaigne's quinsy brought about the paralysis of his tongue. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Quinsy   (427 words)

Peritonsillar abscess - Patient UK History: The word quinsy is derived from the Greek for dog strangulation because those who suffer it tend to throw open the mouth like dogs, especially mad dogs. Dogs may also suffer from quinsy and it tends to be fatal. George Washington is said to have died from a quinsy. www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/40000961   (1159 words)

Symptoms of Quinsy - WrongDiagnosis.com Note that Quinsy symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Quinsy signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor: When considering symptoms of Quinsy, it is also important to consider Quinsy as a possible cause of other medical conditions. This signs and symptoms information for Quinsy has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Quinsy signs or Quinsy symptoms. www.wrongdiagnosis.com /q/quinsy/symptoms.htm   (385 words)

Healthline - Search Results For quinsy Medically speaking, quinsy is also known as Peritonsillar Abscess; Healthline has automatically provided search results for both terms. If tonsillitis or a peritonsillar abscess keeps coming back, you may need to have your tonsils surgically removed in a procedure called a tonsillectomy. Peritonsillar abscesses, also called quinsy, usually occur as a complication of tonsillitis. www.healthline.com /search?q1=quinsy   (501 words)

BestBETs: Acute Management of Peritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy)... In [adults and adolescents with peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)] is [needle aspiration or incision and drainage more effective] at [reducing symptoms and preventing recurrence]? Note that a third technique for treatment of peritonsillar abscess, 'quinsy tonsillectomy', was not included in this BET. On the evidence available, both incision and drainage and needle aspiration appear to be effective methods of reducing the symptoms and preventing recurrence of a peritonsillar abscess. www.bestbets.org /cgi-bin/bets.pl?record=00822   (404 words)

Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for quinsy Quinsy Information on the signs, symptoms & treatment of quinsy Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "quinsy" at HighBeam. More information is at your fingertips at HighBeam Research: www.encyclopedia.com /searchpool.asp?target=quinsy   (158 words)

Quack Doctor .. Quinsy :: Dream Dictionary :: Dream Interpretaions Guide Quinsy :: Dream Dictionary :: Dream Interpretaions Guide To see a quack doctor in your dreams, denotes you will be alarmed over some illness and its improper treatment. Learn tips and techniques on how to get a good nights sleep. dreaminterpretationsguide.com /dreamdictionary/q   (785 words)

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quinsy - available resources from Patient UK quinsy - available resources from Patient UK quinsy quinsy - also known as or related to peritonsillar abscess (quinsy), peritonsillar cellulitis (disorder), peritonsillar abscess (disorder), angina tonsillaris, acute peritonsillitis, quinsey Use the Google Search box below to search our site (default) or to search on the internet. www.patient.co.uk /leaflets/quinsy.htm   (159 words)

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Healthopedia.com - Peritonsillar Abscess: Prevention & Expectations (Tonsillar Abscess, Quinsy, Quinsy Abscess) Healthopedia.com - Peritonsillar Abscess: Prevention & Expectations (Tonsillar Abscess, Quinsy, Quinsy Abscess) Alternate Names : Tonsillar Abscess, Quinsy, Quinsy Abscess Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. www.healthopedia.com /peritonsillar-abscess/prevention.html   (351 words)

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