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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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Dr. Martin Raff
Dr. Martin Raff answered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
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.
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