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My daughter's throat hurts when she swallow's and one of her tonsils are bigger then the other one. what should i do she is 11 years old?

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Dr. Ronald Dreyer answered

Possible nasal drip: It is not uncommon it 1 tonsil is larger and i s inflamed it should not cause pain it is possible to have a drip down the back of her throat from her nose and that can cause the pain swallowing have a doctor check it out and s/he can give solutions if not it may and ENT specialist.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

My daughter's throat hurts when she swallow's and one of her tonsils are bigger then the other one. what should i do she is 11 years old?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Dreyer answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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