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I had tonsillitis and i was given zpak but my tonsils are still swollen what i should i do? what other medication can my doctor give me?
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Tonsillitis: The tonsils are a part of the lymphoid system of immune defenses and will enlarge with infection in their area of coverage. They may remain enlarged for some time after clearance of the infection.
Answered 7/29/2014
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