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Certainly have tonsillitis or strep after two weeks of a cold i now have white spots and swollen tonsils, what to do till i go todrs tomorrow 4swelling?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Taylor Pollei answered

Ibuprofen: You can take up to four 200mg pills 4x daily. When you see your doctor they can talk about prescription medication such as antibiotics and possibly oral steroids for pain/swelling.

Dr Noonan and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/1/2015

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Throat: Hi don't wait until tomorrow. Go to an urgent care or ER. Have them do a throat cx and a blood test for mono.

Dr Sigari agreed

Answered 8/2/2014

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A member asked:

Certainly have tonsillitis or strep after two weeks of a cold i now have white spots and swollen tonsils, what to do till i go todrs tomorrow 4swelling?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Taylor Pollei answered

Dr Noonan and another doctor agreed

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr Sigari agreed

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