Peritonsillar Abscess — Recognising a Quinsy
Peritonsillar abscess, commonly known as quinsy, is an acute collection of pus between the tonsillar capsule and the surrounding pharyngeal muscles.
July 10, 2026
Peritonsillar abscess, commonly known as quinsy, is an acute collection of pus between the tonsillar capsule and the surrounding pharyngeal muscles.
Anosmia, or loss of smell, is a frequently reported symptom following viral upper respiratory tract infections.
Vertigo is a frequent presentation in general practice, yet distinguishing benign peripheral causes from more serious central pathology remains a key challenge.
Adult presentations of acute otitis media (AOM) can challenge even seasoned GPs. Unlike in children, symptoms may be subtle or dominated by secondary features—such as referred craniofacial pain or headache—that mimic primary headache disorders.
Unilateral nasal obstruction with intermittent epistaxis is a common presentation in ENT practice, yet it may represent a spectrum ranging from benign inflammatory disease to neoplastic pathology.
Cholesteatoma is a progressive, destructive lesion of the
temporal bone arising from keratinising squamous epithelium
within the middle ear or mastoid. It frequently presents with
chronic ear discharge and a conductive hearing loss[Learning
Box 1] and can lead to serious complications if unrecognised or
untreated.