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Son is extremely ill with tonsilitis, 18 yr old athlete, lost 12 pounds since last tuesday, can't eat or drink and is gagging sick since 3-12, already used 5 day anti biotic, now on amoxicylyn, seen by nurse practioner and doc yesterday at free clinic, bu

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hello, : Hello, the concern is that he may have more swelling from his tonsil, throat, adenoids. This may be partially occluding his airway. I do recommend going to the hospital as he may need steroids to reduce the swelling.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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