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I'm wondering how to cure chronic tonsillitis at 65 years of age?

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Dr. Sanford Archer answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Antibiotics/surgery: Chronic tonsillitis means persistent infection lasting 3 or more months. Extended antibiotics including Clindamycin may be helpful, but surgery is often the only solution.

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Answered 4/16/2015

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