Treatment is aimed at curing the infection and relief of symptoms.
Antibiotics may be given if the infection is bacterial. Surgical drainage of the abscess by aspiration or incision will be performed. Analgesics may be used, if needed, for pain. Peritonsillar abscess usually responds to treatment, although it may recur. Call your health care provider if symptoms of complications develop, including worsening of symptoms, persistent fever , cough , difficulty breathing , or pain in the chest .