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I have tonsillitis, please help! it keeps coming back even after 3 lots of antiobiotics?

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See ENT: If you are having recurrent tonsillitis despite the antibiotics, you will need to see an ent. The ENT will need to examine your tonsils and have a discussion on observation versus tonsillectomy. A lot will depend on your current symptoms and your previous history.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/23/2016

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