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Is it ok to exercise while i have tonsillitis? should i stop completely or would light exercise be ok?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

You can exercise....: Tonsillitis is an inflammatory condition on a small specific location. You can exercise without problems.

Answered 11/6/2013

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