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A member asked:

How long until my tonsil should go down from tonsillitis? it is still swollen, but the white pus has gone down a lot. it's been well over a week now

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1-2 weeks : it's not uncommon to have continued swelling of the tonsilar tissue for up to 2 weeks after treatment is started.

Dr Harper agreed

Answered 10/5/2015

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