A member asked:

Hiya. tonsil stones. tried manual pus removal and salt water/mouthwash gargles but my tonsil is still very swollen and producing pus. what can i do?

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Get to a doctor: You have an infection that is producing pus. This ned's to be treated by a doctor.

Answered 11/1/2015

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Dr. Dale Tylor answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Pediatric

Pressure wash: Try a water pik ("water flosser") to pressure wash out the tonsils. It generally helps. If not, you may need to see your doctor.

Answered 8/13/2018

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