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Sore throat, doc says not tonsillitis 'yet'. swollen and very dry tonsils. water will not moisten them. every time i swallow i want to gag.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Swab: Did you get a throat swab? Although tonsillitis can have a typical clinical look it is not a reliable sign. You should get a throat swab to tell if strep or not.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 1/23/2015

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A member asked:

Sore throat, doc says not tonsillitis 'yet'. swollen and very dry tonsils. water will not moisten them. every time i swallow i want to gag.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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