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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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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.
Answered 1/17/2015
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