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I have a yellow discharge in my tonsils, it's not tonsil stones, just like an ooze and there's some swelling. what could it be? how do i treat it?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tonsillar discharge: Could be infection of tonsils, post nasal drip or possible retropharyngeal abscess. Seek medical attention at doctor urgent care. May consider antihistamine , and gargling with salt water 3 x a day but you also may need antibiotics

Dr Harte agreed

Answered 11/19/2019

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