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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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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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