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Right tonsil is still swollen after more than a week. what should i do?

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

See your physician.: This sounds like an infection. You need to see a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 2/14/2013

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