Question 1

what otc meds work for swollen tonsils?

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Nsaids: Antiinflamitories and gargle with warm saline. See your personal provider for further evaluation.

Question 2

do alergy pills work for swollen tonsils?

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Swollen tonsils: Swollen tonsils are typically from infection or an active immune system.  Allergies can cause swelling in the mouth and throat, but the tonsils are often spared.  Allergy pills would only be effective if the swelling were specifically from allergies, like angioedema.  Steroids would be more effective in this circumstance.  If the tonsils are swollen from infection, we would treat with antibiotics.

Question 3

15 month old always sick since birth. hospitalized many times due to illness, pulmonologist fine, swollen tonsils, low iga, lots of meds, what now?

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Should get better: Some born with poor IgA production tend toward more ear/sinus/diarrhea infections in infancy.Many of these can be quite worrisome and admission for dehydration, etc would be expected.They are not as prone to severe infections as those with combined deficiencies, and most are less vulnerable as they get older, when size reduces risk of dehydration and general immunity builds up.

Question 4

have swollen tonsils form past 6 months been to docs have got all blood work and culture done everything is negative and i have a lymph node in neck??

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Tonsillitis?: You probably have tonsillitis or inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils and that makes some lymph nodes in your neck to react by making more cells (lymphocyte) to fight  any germs and thus the nodes become larger. It is quite common among teenagers and young individual to have what we call reactive lymphadenopathy (what I described). Lymph nodes should go back to normal as the tonsils do

Question 5

swollen tonsils hole body hurts?

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Swollen Tonsils Hurt: If your whole body hurts with swollen tonsils, you probably are experiencing viral tonsillopharyngits. Warm salt water gargles, tylenol (acetaminophen), (acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen will help. Alternate the tylenol (acetaminophen)  with the Motrin for best relieve. Not getting better, go see your healthcare provider.

Question 6

swollen  tonsils with white patches on it?

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Question 7

how can i make my swollen tonsils feel better?

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Ibuprofen: Warm salt water gargling and Acetaminophen (tylenol) can also help.  Things to avoid: gargling with listerine, drinking alcohol, gargling with peroxide.  All things which will not make your tonsils feel better.  Good luck!

Question 8

are there any home remedies for swollen tonsils?

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Swollen tonsils: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician &amp; get a strep throat test &amp; culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat.  Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w Aloe Vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey &amp; a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Question 9

i've been having swollen tonsils for about 2 weeks, what could it be?

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Swollen tonsils: It could be an infection.  Try to gargle with warm water with one quarter teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of water.  Three times per day.  If swellin persists see your doctor.

Question 10

can smell or smoke of cigarette swollen tonsils?

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Unlikely: Second hand smoke would be a very unlikely cause.  Even in smokers tonsil enlargement is usually from another cause.

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