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A 18-year-old male asked:

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

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Dr. Jeffrey Pollard
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
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.
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