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My tonsils are big and hurt! should i call my ear nose throat doctor or what?

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Dr. Anna Guarna answered

Yes: It's one thing to have swollen tonsils, but if you're in pain, definitely call an ent.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 7/13/2012

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