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I'm a soprano singer and lately i just ot over the flu but i think i have tonsillitis because my ears and throat hurt but i'm still not sure?
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Likely normal: The viral infection can often settle into tonsils and then into lymph nodes. Hence the throat pain. Ear ache is also normal when this happens. Not much to do for virus except stay hydrated and use anti inflammatory meds.
Answered 12/13/2017
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