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My left tonsil is like a swollen red pea ball but i can't get to an ent til may should i go to er?

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It depends on.....: Unless you have pain in your Tonsils(Throat) and any other signs of infection such as Fever, you can wait to see your Doctor in May.

Answered 4/3/2018

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