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I read that if you go 24hours with no fluid to increase sweating this can reduce swelling in tonsillitis... winter &how we store water is different?
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Bad idea: Dehydrating yourself for 24 hours is never a good idea. Period.
Answered 2/22/2013
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Bad suggestion: It is never a good idea to become dehydrated. If you have tonsillitis, your fluid requirement is probably increased. The best way to reduce swelling of tonsillitis is to treat the infection.
Answered 5/18/2017
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