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What can happen if i have tonsillitis every month for 5 months and my doctor waits too long to schedule the surgery for my tonsils taken out?

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Recurrent tonsilliti: Try avoiding cold beverages and Luke warm salt water gargle 3 times daily

Answered 5/11/2016

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The doctor said i don't have tonsillitis but my tonsils are very red and swollen yes i trust the doctor but could she be rong plus I'm in so much pain i tried everything?

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What are the symptoms of tonsillitis and when should my doctor remove my tonsils?

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At 50 I still get tonsillitis several times a year and have from early childhood. My tonsils are permanently enlarged too. Doctor won't remove them.

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I had tonsillitis and i was given zpak but my tonsils are still swollen what i should i do? What other medication can my doctor give me?

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My right tonsil has had a growth on it for almost a year. Like a perfectly round ball sticking off the side. Doctor thinks nothing of it. Have chronic tonsillitis but it's there even when not inflamed?

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