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What is medicine for tonsillitis?

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Depends on cause: Treatment of tonsillitis depends on the cause and severity of the inflammation. A doctor will take a history, perform an examination and order appropriate tests to determine the cause and recommend a treatment.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 12/9/2014

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