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I'm 22! tonsils are so swollen that they are nearly touching. can't sleep and have shortness of breath. should i go to the hospital??
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R/O TONSILITIS: YES recurrent sore throats can cause tonsillitis AND IF SEVERE CAN CAUSE OBSTRUCTION OF your oral airway and induce sleep apnea. You need to be examined and have a throat culture. Potentially IV steroids and antibiotics . GET SEEN PROMPTLY AND HAVE ENT CONSULT
Answered 5/26/2015
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Tonsilitis: I do not think you need to go to the hospital but I suggest you see a physician as soon as possible
Answered 5/27/2015
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Tonsil Swelling: Hello, It sounds like you may have a tonsillitis. While tonsillar swelling causes difficulty breathing, it is also associated with pain and swallowing problems. A trip to the ER could provide you with a culture before medications are started. If it's viral, then maybe steroids may help to reduce the swelling with pain medication. If the testing suggests bacterial, then antibiotics would be needed.
Answered 5/27/2015
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