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I had tonsillitis over 3 weeks ago after 2 lots of antibiotics it's still sore and dry, i went to my dr who thinks it is viral, now i have a painful a?
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See ENT: You may have a tonsillar abscess which does not respond to antibiotic well or something else like acid reflux . After 3 wks and 2 courses of abx, it is time to see an ENT doctor to get this checked out.
Answered 10/11/2017
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