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Dr for swollen red r tonsil white patch 7 days ago. strep neg. no longer sore runny eyes few red spots & white stone remain. swelling way down. dr.dx'd allergic tonsillitis. how long swelling last?

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Dr. Vijay Karia answered

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Tonsillitis: If you are under treatment for the tonsillitis and able to completely avoid the allergy trigger, the swelling should resolve in 10 to 14 days.

Answered 4/22/2016

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A member asked:

Dr for swollen red r tonsil white patch 7 days ago. strep neg. no longer sore runny eyes few red spots & white stone remain. swelling way down. dr.dx'd allergic tonsillitis. how long swelling last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vijay Karia answered

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