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Six year old with tonsillitis has had fever and pain for four days (better w ibuprofen). when can we reasonably expect symptoms to improve?

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Viral get better: If it is a viral tonsillitis, symptoms should improve every day. If it is Strep throat it will not. Seek care if no better. George Rogu M.D.

Answered 3/16/2016

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A member asked:

Six year old with tonsillitis has had fever and pain for four days (better w ibuprofen). when can we reasonably expect symptoms to improve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Rogu answered

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