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A member asked:
Been having recurring tonsilitis? i didnt go to the doctor yet. i tried gargling with a salt in water and taking some sore throat lozenges . still not
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ENT doc: Good start to symptomatic treatment. See ENT doc. Tonsils may have to be removed.
Answered 11/12/2015
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