@CaringKinderSociety

That's no good.

Just so you're aware, if he's had #COVID19 and still has his tonsils, that there's a lot of #quinsy around. This is a peri-tonsillar abcess and does require antibiotics. It can often be on one side. I hope it's not, but worth checking.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@kaffando/115476928550562544

UPDATE:

Just heard of another person with #quinsy.

#COVID19

Heads up to those who have had #COVID19 and still have their #Tonsils

I've lost count of the people I know or have heard about who have developed #quinsy which is a peri-tonsillar abcess. These require immediate review by a doctor and antibiotics. They can be life-threatening if left without treatment (loss of airway). The common denominator for all of these accounts is having had #COVID19

If you have a persistent sore throat and particularly if it's difficult to swallow, see a doctor ASAP.

Some may recall my recent post about 19yo son of friend who has now had 2 eps of #quinsy in 3 weeks, needing ED admissions, drainage, IV antib's and oral antib's.

He has also had #COVID19 at least 3 (but likely more) times.

#ImmuneSystem fcked.

Anyways, apparently he's now heard of 2 more people in same age group, with #quinsy.

FYI #quinsy rarely happens now b/c ppl get onto antib's quickly.

These eps happend SO fast, no time for oral antib's.

#COVID19 just keeps on giving. Huh.