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Peritonsillar abscess risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of peritonsillar abscess include smoking, previous peritonsillar abscess episodes, history of recurrent Inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils.[1][2]
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of peritonsillar abscess include:[1][2]
- Smoking
- Previous peritonsillar abscess episodes
- History of recurrent pharyngotonsillitis (Inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils)
- Poor oral hygiene
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lehnerdt G, Senska K, Fischer M, Jahnke K (2005). “[Smoking promotes the formation of peritonsillar abscesses]”. Laryngorhinootologie. 84 (9): 676–9. doi:10.1055/s-2005-870289. PMID 16142623.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dilkes MG, Dilkes JE, Ghufoor K (1992). “Smoking and quinsy”. Lancet. 339 (8808): 1552. PMID 1351238.
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