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Is there anything i can take for my tonsillitis pain? i can hardly swallow

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Prescription med: If you are suffering from severe pain, best to have an examination of your throat - you may have a peritonsillar abscess that could require drainage. Prescription antibiotics and pain medications are often needed for tonsillitis.

Dr Fowler and 10 doctors agreed

Answered 6/7/2017

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