Treatments Offered

We provide evidence-based care for acute and recurrent throat infections, including:

• Medical Management: Symptomatic care for viral sore throat and targeted antibiotics when bacterial infection is confirmed.

• Rapid Strep Testing & Throat Culture: Point-of-care testing to identify streptococcal infection and guide antibiotic therapy.

• Tonsillectomy Assessment: Evaluation and counselling for surgical removal of tonsils in cases of recurrent, severe or complicated tonsillitis.

• Abscess Management (Peritonsillar/Retropharyngeal): Drainage and appropriate antibiotics for abscesses that cause severe pain, trismus or airway compromise.

• Voice & Swallowing Advice: Guidance on voice rest, hydration, and strategies to ease swallowing discomfort.

• Follow-up & Prevention Planning: Review of recurrent episodes, allergy evaluation or referral for specialist care when needed.

Symptoms & Causes

You should seek evaluation if you experience:

• Severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing or drooling

• High fever, swollen or pus-covered tonsils

• Hoarseness, muffled voice or difficulty breathing

• Recurrent throat infections affecting quality of life or school/work attendance

Common causes include viral infections (e.g., cold, influenza), streptococcal bacteria, tonsillar stones, allergies, smoking, reflux and immunological factors. Examination, rapid testing and throat culture guide accurate diagnosis.

Prevention & Aftercare

To reduce recurrence and support recovery, we recommend:

• Good hand hygiene and avoiding close contact during infectious periods

• Completing prescribed antibiotic courses when indicated

• Hydration, warm saline gargles and voice rest during recovery

• Discussing tonsillectomy if infections are frequent, severe or complicated

• Follow-up review for recurrent or atypical infections to investigate underlying causes