How to Tell if a Sore Throat on One Side is Tonsillitis or a Peritonsillar Abscess?
1. Introduction A one-sided sore throat caused by uncomplicated tonsillitis typically involves a red, swollen tonsil covered in white patches, without severe mechanical obstruction. If the pain is accompanied by a muffled voice, a distinct inability to fully open the mouth, and a visible shift of the uvula toward the healthy side, it indicates a … Read more