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Are there alternatives rather than antibiotics to treat tonsillitis? throat is sore from 3/10 w/ white spots and 98.6 fever now. was 101+ for 3 days.

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

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Waiting it out: Is possible but if you are not improved by 10 days or develop high fevers antibiotics are indicated. Using basic supportive care (fluids, pain relievers, etc) will help.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/17/2015

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A member asked:

Are there alternatives rather than antibiotics to treat tonsillitis? throat is sore from 3/10 w/ white spots and 98.6 fever now. was 101+ for 3 days.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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