This can block the throat, making it hard to swallow, speak, and sometimes even breathe. An abscess that's not promptly treated can lead to a spread of the infection into the neck and chest, and other ...

If you think you have an abscess in the back of your throat, you need to see a doctor. A peritonsillar abscess that isn't treated can lead to more serious health problems. Most peritonsillar abscesses ...

Indications for this examination include evaluating for peritonsillar abscess. A peritonsillar abscess typically progresses from tonsillitis to peritonsillar cellulitis and then grows into an abscess.