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Sore throat, was put on zpak for bronchitis my left tonsil is enlarged a great bit now my throat hurts worse?

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Dr. Richard Maffezzoli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably viral: Illness is probably viral and probably will run a course of 7-10 days. Watch for any shortness of breath, or significant fever. Another possibility is mononucleosis.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Sore throat, was put on zpak for bronchitis my left tonsil is enlarged a great bit now my throat hurts worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Maffezzoli answered

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

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