complications of tonsilitis

Question 1

what are the two main complications of tonsilitis?

Answer 1

peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)
glandular fever

Question 2

what is quinsy?

Answer 2

collection of pus behind tonsil (previous 3-7 day sof tonsilitis)

Question 3

what can the collection of pus behind the tonsil cause?

Answer 3

airway obstruction
aspiration pneumonia

Question 4

how does quinsy present?

Answer 4

fever
throat pain
sore to swallow
trouble opening mouth

Question 5

what will be seen when you look in the back of the throat of someone with quinsy?

Answer 5

displaced tonsil and uvula (palate concavity lost)

Question 6

what is the management of quinsy?

Answer 6

aspiration and antibiotics

Question 7

what is another cause of glandular fever?

Answer 7

infectious mononucleosis (EBV)

Question 8

how does glandular fever present?

Answer 8

gross tonsillar enlargement with pus
lymphadenopathy
hepatosplenomegaly

Question 9

what signs lead to diagnosis of glandular fever?

Answer 9

atypical lymphocytes
+ve mono spot
low CRP <100

Question 10

what is the management of glandular fever?

Answer 10

treat symptoms