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A member asked:

I have sore tonsils for a month now. been to the doctor and said that it was from post nasal drip from allergies. but im worried?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? infection: allergies would rather cause itching than soreness, better revisit your doctor or get another opinion, you might have pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection either viral or bacterial

Answered 6/10/2015

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