You have been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for your sore throat. Your evaluation has revealed an early, small peritonsillar abscess.
Please take your prescribed antibiotics for the full course of the medication.
Please follow up with your primary care physician as needed. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one. If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this paper list or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance.
Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty swallowing, eating or breathing, pain on moving your jaw, tongue swelling, fevers 100.4°F or greater, or for any other concerning symptoms.
Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care.
