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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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