Clinical ServicesStanley Ear Nose Throat & Sinus Centre
Tonsils / Adenoids
Tonsil Infections
Acute Tonsillitis
Peritonsillitis (Quinsy)
Acute tonsillitis is a common condition seen and if complicated, a peritonsillitis can result which may lead to a peritonsillitis abscess (Quinsy). This would require surgical drainage in addition to intensive medical therapy.
Hypertrophic tonsils are common causes of upper airway obstruction causing sleep apnea and snoring.