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Throat hurts badly , kills to swallow, stiff neck and ears feel effected , is it because of my tonsils ?

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Tonsillitis: Do you have large tonsils? Are they inflamed or covered with pus? Bad breath? Chronic snoring or obstructive sleep apnea? If this is a recurring problem then you may need to get tonsillectomy. If only occasional, then treat with antibiotics for flare-ups (amoxicillin).

Answered 5/18/2014

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