In Peritonsillar abscess pain is referred to the ear by:-
Peritonsillar Abscess: Collection of pus in the peritonsillar space which lies between the capsule of tonsil and the superior constrictor muscle. C/F: General- they are d/t septicemia and resemble any acute infection - Fever - Chills and rigor - General malaise - Body ache, headache - Nausea and constipation Local: - U/L severe pain in throat - Odynophagia - Muffled/ Hot potato voice - Foul breath - Ipsilateral earache d/t referred pain IXth cranial nerve which supplies both the tonsil and the ear. - Trismus
V Nerve
IX Nerve
X Nerve
VII Nerve
JIPMER 2018