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After tonsillitis have now have dry sore throat after sleeping. about 5 days now. getting better but still there. anything i can do to speed healing?

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Dr. Adeshola Ezeokoli answered

It takes time: It will be about 10 days to two weeks before you feel better. The body takes time to heal. Good luck

Answered 12/27/2014

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A member asked:

After tonsillitis have now have dry sore throat after sleeping. about 5 days now. getting better but still there. anything i can do to speed healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Adeshola Ezeokoli answered

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