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What otc meds work for swollen tonsils?

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Nsaids: Antiinflamitories and gargle with warm saline. See your personal provider for further evaluation.

Answered 5/25/2014

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Sudden really bad sore throat lasted for 2 days now and nothing works to soothe no cold/flu & no swollen or red tonsils hurts most when swallowing.

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They gave me a dose of azithromycin Wednesday, February 17 because my tonsils are red and swollen and they also gave me Tylenol and Motrin but I dont have strep it came back negative but I still have very high fever Will the azithromycin work?

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My tonsils are red and swollen I dont have strep came back negative but I have White pus pocket on the back of my throat and I have very high fever they gave me azithromycin will it work Im also taking Tylenol and Motrin?

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My doctor prescribed me with azithromycin 500 for 3days I have swollen tonsills with pus how long will they take to work i already drank all 3?

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I have a 3 and half year old girl...she's suffering from swollen gum and ulcers on tongue and mouth..taking a lot of medication but all don't work?

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