A member asked:

I have strep throat and my tonsils are filled with pus, can i gargle with peroxide?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Just take your antibiotics. Gargling with salt water can help the pain. Peroxide slows healing.

Answered 11/14/2013

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