Pus in the throat generally refers to purulent tonsillitis, which usually heals in 7-10 days after aggressive antibiotic treatment.
Purulent tonsillitis is a purulent inflammation due to bacteria. Patients with an acute onset of the disease usually do not heal themselves without treatment, and can recover within 7-10 days with aggressive and standardized antibiotic treatment. Because of the special anatomy of the tonsils, there are more cryptic foci on their surface where bacteria can hide, and if antibiotic treatment is not standardized or thorough, it may lead to recurrent or prolonged inflammation. In addition, if the patient is not treated in time and an abscess is formed in the tonsil, simple medication may not be effective and surgical incision and drainage, along with antibiotics, may be required.
If abscesses appear in the throat, it is recommended to go to the ear, nose and throat department in time and under the guidance of a professional doctor for standardized treatment to avoid delaying the treatment.