it effects people with tonsils the throat gets covered in puss filed lumps if not treated quickly the throat can close over impeding breathing very high temps and very sore
2007-01-27 21:08:51
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answered by fergie 11 4
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Quinsy is an abscess between the back of the tonsil and the wall of the throat. It's also known as a peritonsillar abscess. It happens when infection spreads from a swollen tonsil to the area around it, usually during a severe case of tonsillitis. The symptoms of quinsy are similar to tonsillitis and include: a worsening sore throat, usually on one side, fever, difficulty opening the mouth, difficulty swallowing, drooling rather than swallowing your own saliva and swelling of the face and neck. Quinsy is now rare because most people get effective treatment for tonsillitis early enough to prevent it. Quincy may be suspected if you have a sore throat that gets a lot worse very quickly, or tonsillitis with more severe symptoms than normal. Quinsy is treated in hospital. The abscess that has formed has to be aspirated (the pus is sucked out) and antibiotics may be needed to prevent the infection spreading. An operation to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be recommended a few months after quinsy, when there is no infection present in the throat.
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Matador 89
2007-01-28 02:20:17
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answered by Anonymous
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I researched high and low and came up with this information that Quinzies are igloo-like snow shelters..
Maybe, you mean QUINSY
Quinsy is peritonsillar ABscess
Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus is usually the cause of peritonsillar abscesses. One or both tonsils becomes infected and pus forms and may spread from the tonsil to the tissues around it. The infection may spread over the roof of the mouth (palate), and to the neck and chest, including the lungs. Swollen tissues may obstruct the airway, which would be a life-threatening medical emergency.
Peritonsillar abscess is generally a disease of older children, adolescents, and young adults. It has become relatively uncommon since the use of antibiotics to treat tonsillitis.
Symptoms
sore throat (may be severe)
tender glands of the jaw and throat
facial swelling
drooling
headache
fever
chills
difficulty and pain with opening the mouth
hoarseness (occasionally)
2007-01-27 21:16:10
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answered by rosieC 7
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Quinsy is an acute infection forming an abscess in the peri-tonsilar area (around the tonsil ) usually caused by bacteria of the streptococcal group . There is acute pain on swallowing and the patient has a fever and is ill looking .The head is usually tilted to the side of the abscess , and the patient is reluctant to open his mouth .The affected tonsil is diplaced medially (towards the centre) by the infection and the soft palate is displaced forwards . The uvula (the small bit hanging down at the middle of the soft palate) is swollen and displaced to the opposite side.
2007-01-31 00:14:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Quinzy is a bacterial infection of tonsils. it causes swelling of tonsils with pus and high temperature. can be treated with antibiotics
2007-01-27 21:11:24
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answered by marychristine01 1
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Peritonsillar abscess and cellulitis are acute pharyngeal infections most common in adolescents and young adults. Symptoms are severe sore throat, trismus, “hot-potato” voice, and uvular deviation. Diagnosis requires needle aspiration. Treatment includes broad-spectrum antibiotics, drainage of any pus, hydration, analgesics, and, occasionally, acute tonsillectomy.
Please see the web pages for more details on Peritonsillar abscess.
2007-01-27 21:12:40
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answered by gangadharan nair 7
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2007-01-27 21:03:39
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answered by Anonymous
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