Home care for peritonsillar
abscess includes:
- Avoid alcohol.
- Stop smoking.
- Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
- Drink plenty of liquids.
- Soothe the throat with apple juice, warm soup or hard candy.
- Take prescription medicine as directed.
- Take nonprescription medication for sore throat:
- Gargle with warm salt water
- Place a vaporizer or nebulizer in the bedroom at night.
- Acetaminophen for pain
- Ibuprofen for pain
