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Is there a natural cure for an infection in tonsils?

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Yes: Tonsillitis may be viral in origin. Therefore the patient's immune system will result in a natural resolution of the sore throat. Be patient. In adults, particularly, most upper respiratory infections are of viral origin and an antibiotic may be necessary in only 2% of cases. Be patient, and if you get worse after 5 days or not better in 10 days, empirically, an antibiotic should be used.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Tonsil infection: garling with mouth washor salt water can help prevent tonsil infection

Answered 3/13/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

sx relief (no cure): For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day. Try thyme tea.

Answered 1/5/2019

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