All of the following is true about peritonsillar abscess except
Pus is collected in the peritonsillar space which lies between the capsule of tonsil and superior constrictor muscle. So pus collection is medial to superior constrictor muscle. (Ref: Diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 298)
Bulge in soft palate
Does not involve floor of the mouth
Abscess is collected lateral to the superior constrictor
Trismus is commonly associated
Pharynx