Tonsillitis or sst: Is this your first time to have this? Look into a mirror and check your tonsils: if inflamed with spots of pus: tonsillitis and you may need antibiotics . If septic sore throat you also need antibiotics for 10 days. Do see an ear nose throat specialist asap. In the meantime gargle with warm salt solution or listerine and use antiseptic lozenges such as cepacol.
Answered 11/27/2013
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Get medical eval.: If you have a significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider ; get a strep throat test ; culture. Saltwater gargles are helpful. Mix a 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 ; a small amount of lemon juice is good.
Answered 12/4/2013
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