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When is an ear, nose, and throat specialist involved in the treatment of a deep neck abscess?

April 26, 2017abscess Deep ear involved neck Nose specialist throat treatment

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When is an ear, nose, and throat specialist involved in the treatment of a deep neck abscess?

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Because airway obstruction is always a concern with a deep neck infection, an ear, nose and throat specialist is usually consulted immediately to help manage the airway and determine whether surgical therapy is needed.