Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Questions Tonsils

Throat issue

My right tonsil is swollen, I'm not sure if tonsillitis or an abscess? It's red, doesn't look like pus is there but I'm not sure.

Male | 36 years old
Complaint duration: 4 days

1 Answer

If you has a PTA (abscess) you would likely have fever. Tonsils will get swollen if you have any type of URI, like a cold. The tonsil may be swollen but PTA is pretty severe, usually can't swallow very well, and the voice sounds like you have a hot potato in your mouth.